What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cold? Not even slightly so (6)" mean?

The definition is "slightly so". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="cold") + HILLY (synonym="not even") = CHILLY; definition: "is reflexive" The answer is CHILLY.

Cold? Not even slightly so (6)

Times Cryptic #28628 | 29 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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