Chilly and Genial

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Chilly adjective - Lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling.

Usage example: a chilly glare directed at the person who tried to go to the head of the line

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Genial is an antonym for chilly.

Nearby Words: chill, chilled, chilling, chiller, chilli

Genial adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

Usage example: genial new neighbors who helped us unpack boxes and brought us dinner our first night in the new place

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Chilly is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

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