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Synonyms & Similar Words
frighteningly
terrifyingly
alarmingly
disturbingly
unsettlingly
unnervingly
spine-chillingly
blood-curdlingly
hair-raisingly
fearfully
dreadfully
horribly
awfully
terribly
appallingly
horrifyingly
petrifyingly
intimidatingly
menacingly
threateningly
ominous
forebodingly
sinisterly
eerily
weirdly
strangely
uncannily
hauntingly
ghostly
macabrely
gruesomely
ghastly
hideously
monstrously
shockingly
stunningly
astonishingly
amazingly
Meaning of Chillingly
The primary meaning of "Chillingly" is in a way that makes someone feel very frightened or shocked.
Definitions
- In a way that makes someone feel very frightened or shocked, often because something is very bad or unpleasant.
- In a way that is frighteningly realistic or detailed, often used to describe a depiction of something in a book, film, or other work of art.
Etymology of Chillingly
The word "Chillingly" has its roots in the verb "chill," which originated from Old English "ceallian" or "cellan," meaning to grow cold, and has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that causes a feeling of fear or horror.
The adverbial form "Chillingly" is derived from the adjective "chilling," which has been used since the 17th century to describe something that is frightening or unsettling.
Example Uses
- The film's portrayal of the haunted house was chillingly realistic, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
- The serial killer's smile was chillingly calm, sending shivers down the detective's spine.
- The news of the natural disaster was chillingly devastating, with thousands of people left homeless and injured.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reassuringly
comfortingly
soothingly
calmingly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly
quietly
mildly
gently
softly
warmly
kindly
pleasantly
agreeably
delightfully
charmingly
appealingly
attractively
invitingly
welcomingly
friendly
hospitably