chill-wise
|chill/wise|
B2
/tʃɪl-waɪz/
relaxed manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chill-wise' originates from the combination of 'chill,' meaning 'relaxed,' and the suffix '-wise,' which denotes 'in the manner of.'
Historical Evolution
'Chill' evolved from the Old English word 'ciele,' meaning 'cold,' and '-wise' from the Old English 'wīsan,' meaning 'manner.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'chill' referred to coldness, but over time it evolved to mean 'relaxed' in informal contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is relaxed or easy-going.
He approached the situation chill-wise, not letting anything stress him out.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 23:47