HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of chilly | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈt͡ʃɪli

Definitions

Alternative spelling of chili.

alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

Examples

“Capsicum—the dried ripe fruit of Capsicum fastigiatum—is also known as Chilly pepper, Chillies, Guinea, or pod pepper, and is chiefly brought from Zanzibar. The several varieties differ in shape and size, are of a red colour, and filled with numerous red-brown, pungent seeds.”
“Kolhapur: This region is famous for its spicy meat curries, Mahalakshmi temples and palaces. Popularly called Matnacha Rassa, red hot meat dish is served with robust chappatis, white gravy to dilute its pungency and a chilly gravy.”
“"Piment Rouge" in called in English, "Red Chilly Pepper", […] Red Chilly Pepper is native to Haiti. Whatever its color; green, red, orange, yellow, it is hot in flavor. The seeds are the hottest part of the pepper; take away the seeds, and you have a very aromatic, tasty spice. […] The chilly pepper is used to reinforce flavor.”
“Kama Indian Bistro, […] Everything is made from scratch, including the spice blends and sauces; the ingredients are quality; and the heat is no-holds-barred. Planks of crispy, "chilly" potatoes and elegant, delicately flavored shrimp Sunnaina in white-wine garlic-tomato concassé are hits.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See all C1 English words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See chilly used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free