chilling
Translation
chilling, frightening, scary
Examples
The movie had a chilling ending.
The film had a chilling ending.
A chilling wind blew through the trees.
A chilling wind blew through the trees.
Grammar Patterns
((a chilling + noun)) describes something frightening or cold The movie had a chilling ending.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frightening, scary, terrifying; Antonyms: warming, comforting
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'to chill', meaning to make cold or to frighten.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cold 'chill' running down your spine from fear. This word describes that feeling.