n. The state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.
n. A moderate degree of coldness; disagreeable coldness or rawness.
n. Formality; lack of warmth.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or quality of being chilly.
n. A degree of cold that causes shivering: as, the chilliness of the wind.
n. Lack of cordiality; coldness; intentional reserve or distance: as, the chilliness of his welcome.
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n. the property of being moderately cold
n. a lack of affection or enthusiasm
Word Usage
"It seldom causes chilliness, which is frequently a disturbing symptom, especially in fevers of a low type, and even, when the temperature is alarmingly high, causing the patient to dread the employment of sponging with cool or tepid water."