chilliness

• Nom désignant un état ou une sensation de froid modéré, ou l'absence de chaleur, d'affection ou d'enthousiasme dans une attitude, un comportement ou une atmosphère.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being moderately cold, or a lack of warmth, affection, or enthusiasm in manner or atmosphere.

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1. Moderate coldnessB1formal

   The quality or state of being moderately cold; a lack of warmth.

   froideur modérée

   • The chilliness of the morning air made her shiver.
   • He could feel the chilliness of the marble floor through his socks.
   • Despite the chilliness, they decided to go for a walk.

   Synonymesbitechillcoldnesscoolnesscrispnessnip

   Antonymesheatwarmth

2. Lack of warmth in mannerB2formal

   A lack of affection, friendliness, or enthusiasm in behavior or atmosphere.

   Froideur dans les manières

   • There was a distinct chilliness in his tone when he spoke to her.
   • The chilliness of the reception made them feel unwelcome.
   • She noticed a chilliness in their relationship after the argument.

   Synonymesaloofnesscoldnesscoolnessdetachmentdistancefrigidityfrostinessicinessreserveunfriendliness

   Antonymesaffectionatenesscordialityfriendlinessgenialitywarmheartednesswarmth