adj
Uncommon
chilled
chihld
Chilled (adj) means Made cold, especially food or drink. Example: “Serve the soup chilled on hot days.”
adj
1
Made cold, especially food or drink.
"Serve the soup chilled on hot days."
"A glass of chilled orange juice was waiting on the table."
2
Relaxed and untroubled.
"He seemed pretty chilled about losing the match."
How to use chilled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCooled down, or (informally) calm and relaxed.
Common pairings
chilled wine
stay chilled
chilled water
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chilled
- Superlative
- most chilled
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Etymology
The past-tense form of "chill" plus -ed, from Middle English chelle/chille.
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What does “chilled” mean?
The word “chilled” means made cold, especially food or drink. In plain terms, cooled down, or (informally) calm and relaxed.
How do you pronounce “chilled”?
“Chilled” is pronounced chihld (/t͡ʃɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “chilled” in a sentence?
Here is “chilled” used in a sentence: “Serve the soup chilled on hot days.”
What part of speech is “chilled”?
“Chilled” is an adjective.
Where does the word “chilled” come from?
The word “chilled” comes from Middle English. The past-tense form of "chill" plus -ed, from Middle English chelle/chille.
Is “chilled” a common word?
“Chilled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chilled” have?
“Chilled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made cold, especially food or drink.
