NYT Dictionary

CHILLING

/ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounCHILL-ingchill-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Becoming cold.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English chilling, chelling, chyllinge, chillynge, chillande, equivalent to chill + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

coolingchillcoolscareyscaryshiveryshudderyacheachingalarming

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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