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adjective

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1
as in benumbed

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2
as in cooled

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chilled

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verb

past tense of chill
1
as in froze
to cause to lose heat chill the gelatin for two hours, until it sets

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2
as in relaxed
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety you want to hang out with us and just chill this weekend?

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3
as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of investors chilled by the floundering economy

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4
as in lazied
to spend time doing nothing instead of going out tonight, let's stay in and chill

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilled
  1. froze
  2. relaxed
  3. discouraged
  4. cooled
  5. frustrated
  6. rested
  7. numb
  8. iced
Verb
  • When the property bubble burst and prices began to fall amid a broader economic slowdown, the market froze, leaving many of these units unoccupied.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The government initially froze all these grants and contracts.
    — Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of froze
Verb
  • At night, our bodies relaxed more quickly at bedtime.
    — L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After Stern retired in 2014, the code was relaxed, allowing for progressively zanier ’fits.
    — Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of relaxed
Verb
  • But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.
    — Fannie Flagg, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
  • However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.
    — Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.
    — Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of cooled
Verb
  • The outspoken owner wants to win and seems to be frustrated at the state of his team.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Showing up to the Walz event was May Dehaan’s way of trying to get Nunn to notice that his constituents are frustrated.
    — HANNAH FINGERHUT, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The Buckeyes are coming off an impressive win over Tennesse, and the Ducks will be well-rested and have proved to be the better team this year.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rested
Adjective
  • This includes drugs like lidocaine, which is used to numb pain.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of numb
Adjective
  • Refreshers and agua frescas are increasingly showing up on menus, while fast-food chains expand their specialty iced coffee, hot chocolate and energy drink options, according to market research firm Datassential.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
  • On the sweet end, Farang has a Thai iced tea ($4.50) made with condensed milk and a tea mix sourced from Thailand, and a Thai ice cream sandwich ($6) made with coconut or pandan ice cream.
    — Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of iced
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