chilly
adverb C1
Plain meaning
uncomfortably cold
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means uncomfortably cold, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe system improved chilly after the update.
examResources must be allocated chilly if the programme is to remain sustainable.
Common collocations
act chillychange chillyperform chilly
Watch out
Do not place “chilly” randomly in the sentence; adverbs usually need a clear verb or whole-clause meaning.