chilling

noun verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: chill-ing (2)

English Definition

Horrifying or frightening; making someone feel cold with fear

Example Sentence

She heard a chilling ghost story.

US IPA /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

frightening terrifying spine-chilling scary

warming comforting reassuring