Chill/tʃɪl/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Experience Use 'chill' to describe physical sensations related to coldness that affect the body. A sudden chill made her shiver. Pro Tip 2/2Negative Emotion 'Chill' often implies discomfort due to the feeling of cold. The eerie silence in the forest gave him a chill.