[syn: coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, chilliness]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Chilliness \Chill"i*ness\, n.
1. A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable
sensation of coldness.
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2. A moderate degree of coldness; disagreeable coldness or
rawness; as, the chilliness of the air.
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3. Formality; lack of warmth.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
chilliness
n 1: the property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of
early morning" [syn: chilliness, coolness, nip]
2: a lack of affection or enthusiasm; "a distressing coldness of
tone and manner" [syn: coldness, coolness, frigidity,
frigidness, iciness, chilliness]