chilling
Translation
frightening, scary, cold
Examples
It was a chilling story about a ghost.
It was a chilling story about a ghost.
There was a chilling wind blowing outside.
There was a chilling wind blowing outside.
Grammar Patterns
((a chilling + noun)) a frightening (noun) It was a chilling story.
((a chilling + noun)) a cold (noun) A chilling wind blew through the trees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frightening, terrifying, spooky; Antonyms: warming, comforting, reassuring
Etymology
From the verb 'to chill', meaning to make cold. The '-ing' suffix turns it into an adjective describing something that causes a feeling of cold or fear.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cold 'chill' running down your spine when you hear something scary.