CHILLINESS

coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, chilliness

(noun) a lack of affection or enthusiasm; “a distressing coldness of tone and manner”

chilliness, coolness, nip

(noun) the property of being moderately cold; “the chilliness of early morning”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chilliness (usually uncountable, plural chillinesses)

The state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.

Source: Wiktionary


Chill"i*ness, n.

1. A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.

2. A moderate degree of coldness; disagreeable coldness or rawness; as, the chilliness of the air.

3. Formality; lack of warmth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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