cool
/ku:l/
Definition
Adjective:
- Slightly cold; pleasantly refreshing: Refers to a moderately low temperature that is comfortable, not warm.
- Calm and controlled: Describes a person who remains composed, unemotional, or not easily excited, especially under pressure.
- Unfriendly or lacking enthusiasm: Indicates a manner that is not warm, friendly, or enthusiastic.
- Fashionable and attractive: (Informal) Describes something or someone that is stylish, impressive, or socially adept.
- Without exaggeration; complete: (Informal, used before a sum of money) Emphasizes the full, often surprisingly large, amount.
Noun:
- A low, comfortable temperature: Refers to a cool state or the cool part of something, like the evening.
- Calmness and composure: Refers to the state of being calm and self-controlled.
Verb:
- To become or make cooler: To lower in temperature or to become less warm.
- To become or make less intense: To reduce in emotional intensity, enthusiasm, or interest.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective (Temperature):
- A cool breeze made the summer evening pleasant.
- She prefers a cool room for sleeping.
- Adjective (Calm):
- He stayed cool during the emergency.
- You need to keep a cool head when negotiating.
- Adjective (Unfriendly):
- She was very cool towards her new colleagues.
- The proposal received a cool response from the board.
- Adjective (Fashionable):
- Those are really cool shoes.
- It's cool to be environmentally conscious.
- Adjective (Complete sum):
- The car cost him a cool fifty thousand dollars.
- Noun (Temperature):
- We sat in the cool of the shade.
- I enjoy the cool of the early morning.
- Noun (Composure):
- He lost his cool when the computer crashed.
- Verb (Temperature):
- The soup will cool quickly.
- Cool the drinks in the refrigerator.
- Verb (Intensity):
- Her interest in the project cooled after the first month.
- His anger finally cooled down.
Advanced Usage and Idioms
- Play it cool: To act calm and not show one's true feelings, especially nervousness or excitement.
- Even though he was nervous, he tried to play it cool during the interview.
- Cool as a cucumber: Extremely calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation.
- Before the big speech, she was as cool as a cucumber.
- Cool your heels: To be kept waiting, often for a long time.
- I had to cool my heels in the lobby for an hour.
- Cool down/off:
- (Literal) To become cooler in temperature.
- Let the engine cool down before you check the oil.
- (Figurative) To become less angry or excited.
- He went for a walk to cool off after the argument.
Variants and Related Words
- Coolly (adverb): In a calm and unemotional manner.
- She coolly dismissed the criticism.
- Coolness (noun):
- The state of being cool in temperature.
- the coolness of the cellar
- The quality of being calm and composed.
- He admired her coolness under fire.
- A lack of warmth or friendliness.
- There was a noticeable coolness in their greeting.
- Coolant (noun): A fluid used to cool an engine or system.
- Cool-headed (adjective): Not easily excited or confused; calm.
- A cool-headed leader is essential in a crisis.
Synonyms
- Chilly, refreshing (for temperature).
- Calm, composed, collected, unflappable (for demeanor).
- Aloof, distant, unfriendly (for manner).
- Stylish, hip, trendy (informal, for fashionable).
Antonyms
- Warm, hot (for temperature).
- Agitated, excited, nervous (for demeanor).
- Friendly, warm, enthusiastic (for manner).
- Uncool, unfashionable (informal).
Adjective
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fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
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he's a cool dude
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that's cool
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Mary's dress is really cool
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it's not cool to arrive at a party too early
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(used of a number or sum) without exaggeration or qualification
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a cool million bucks
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psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
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relations were cool and polite
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a cool reception
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cool to the idea of higher taxes
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(color) inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets
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cool greens and blues and violets
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marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
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play it cool
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keep cool
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stayed coolheaded in the crisis
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the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
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neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
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a cool autumn day
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a cool room
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cool summer dresses
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cool drinks
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a cool breeze
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Noun
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great coolness and composure under strain
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keep your cool
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the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
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the cool of early morning
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Verb
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lose intensity
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His enthusiasm cooled considerably
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loose heat
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The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm
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make cool or cooler
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Chill the food
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