deep chill

Frequency: 6.21.8 per million words

describes a very strong and pervasive cold

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Examples (10)

  • The explorers braced themselves against the deep chill of the arctic winter.
  • Even with the heating on, there was a deep chill in the old stone castle.
  • I felt a deep chill settle into my bones as I waited for the bus in the freezing rain.
  • A deep chill hung in the air of the abandoned house, making our breath visible.
  • The first deep chill of autumn signals that winter is just around the corner.
  • Forecasters are warning of a deep chill that will descend upon the region this weekend.
  • Stepping out of the warm car into the deep chill of the night was a shock to the system.
  • A deep chill pervaded the mountain pass, freezing the moisture on the rocks.
  • Waking up to a deep chill in the room meant the furnace had broken during the night.
  • The cellar maintained a constant deep chill, perfect for storing wine.