chilling
UK: ˈtʃɪlɪŋ | US: ˈtʃɪlɪŋ
adj. causing a feeling of coldness or fear
vt. present participle of "chill" (to make cold or relax)
The word "chilling" derives from the Old English ciele ("coldness"), which evolved into Middle English chille. The root "chill" originally described physical coldness but later expanded metaphorically to evoke emotional coldness or fear. The suffix "-ing" turns it into an adjective or present participle, emphasizing the ongoing or causative nature of the action (e.g., "a chilling wind" or "he was chilling the drinks").
The chilling wind made us shiver.
Her chilling warning left everyone silent.
He spent the evening chilling with friends.
The documentary gave a chilling account of the event.
The horror movie had a chilling climax.