CHILLED Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

chilled 1 of 2

adjective

as in benumbed

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as in cooled

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chilled

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verb

past tense of chill

as in froze

to cause to lose heat chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets

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as in relaxed

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?

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tensed (up)

as in discouraged

to lessen the courage or confidence of investors chilled by the floundering economy

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as in lazied

to spend time doing nothing instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill

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Recent Examples of chilled

Adjective

At one point, Coover pulled the cover off a super-chilled metallic cylinder labeled big baby main. — Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 For anyone raised below the Mason-Dixon line, a chilled glass of sugary iced tea is pure comfort, and not just during summer. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Inmates also have access to respite areas, cold showers and chilled water. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 The hefty cod and haddock catches from the chilled Arctic waters around Iceland are central to the national identity too. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Add vanilla if desired, mix well and chill for one hour before serving in chilled parfait cups. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Cold, refreshing Dole Whip in between slices of chilled watermelon, topped with Tajin and chamoy. — Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 In a separate clean and chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream on high until foamy. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 Get a dozen Island Creek or the Gloucester Plateaux (featuring a chilled assortment of oysters, blue crab salad, shrimp cocktail, Maine lobster, and salmon crudo), a Select Negroni or glass of wine, and a seat in the window, ideal for watching the world go by. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Verb

Don’t get too warm, though Although staying warm is essential — things like fingers don’t work as efficiently when chilled — don’t overdo it. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 During the hearing, ABC’s attorney, Beth Wilkinson, told the judge that urgent action is needed because the regulatory threats have chilled the network’s speech. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Trudie’s offers snow crab, three marshmallow-white claws served chilled on ice, with a bit of dijonnaise for dipping. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 Garnett works her way around the room, dancing and spritzing chilled rose water on participants’ sweaty faces. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Superconducting quantum computers only work when chilled to a hair above absolute zero, requiring the whole machine to sit inside an ultra-cold refrigerator called a cryostat, where space is tight and cooling is expensive. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The 30-year-old anti-hipster apparently wanted none of that, so went to the beach, chilled and listened to one of her heros, alt-rock legend Liz Phair. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Bake 1 baking sheet at a time (keep remaining baking sheet chilled) until golden and cooked through, about 18 minutes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Despite wearing a cap chilled to 15 degrees for several hours at every infusion, my long red hair fell almost entirely out by January, taking with it any part of me that still felt like a woman at all. — Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled

Adjective

When Bill’s older brother Henry (Barry Ward) finds the pianist in numbed solitude in his dingy apartment, Bill has canceled all his upcoming gigs, saying Scotty cannot be replaced.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 Oct. 2025

Definition of numbed

Adjective

To frost the cake, dollop the buttercream onto the center of the cooled cake and use a spoon or an offset spatula to spread the buttercream across the top of the cake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
To assemble, spread 1/3 of the crumbs in the bottom of the pie shell, spread the cooled filling over it, and spread another 1/3 of the crumbs over the filling.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooled

Verb

This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Brazil and Argentina froze systems after changes of government, including awards already won.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of froze

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The canal sparkled gray-green in the sunlight and on the opposite bank, people walked their dogs and relaxed on benches along 365’s esplanade.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Verb

The defense rested its case on Thursday in the death penalty case of Alberto Sierra, who admitted to snuffing the lives of his estranged wife and her two young daughters with a plastic bag.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs return from their bye week well-rested and sitting at 4-0.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rested

Adjective

Nobody cheered; after so many years of violence, the crowd seemed numb.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
After nine relocations, baseball fanbases became numb to abandonment, but by 1971, Washington fans who were losing their second franchise in 11 years, had enough.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of numb

Adjective

Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
This means that oranges left on the kitchen counter or in a fruit bowl on your dining table won’t last as long as whole, refrigerated oranges.

— Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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