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cool

/kuːl/

noun


1. A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.

Example: in the cool of the morning

2. A calm temperament.

Synonyms:
  • calmness
  • composure

    • 3. The property of being cool, popular or in fashion.

    adjective


    1. Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.

    Synonyms:
  • chilly

    • 2. Allowing or suggesting heat relief.

    Example: Linen has made cool and breathable clothing for millennia.

    3. Of a color, in the range of violet to green.

    Example: If you have a reddish complexion, you should mainly wear cool colors.

    4. Of a person, not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.

    Synonyms:
  • distant
  • phlegmatic
  • standoffish
  • unemotional

    • 5. Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.

    Example: His proposals had a cool reception.

    6. Calmly audacious.

    Example: In control as always, he came up with a cool plan.

    7. Applied facetiously to a sum of money, commonly as if to give emphasis to the largeness of the amount.


    8. Of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave; considered popular by others.


    9. In fashion, part of or fitting the in crowd; originally hipster slang.

    Synonyms:
  • fashionable
  • happening
  • hip
  • in
  • in fashion
  • modish
  • stylish
  • trendy
  • à la mode

    • 10. Of an action, all right; acceptable; that does not present a problem.

    Example: Is it cool if I sleep here tonight?
    Synonyms:
  • OK
  • acceptable
  • all right

    • 11. Of a person, not upset by circumstances that might ordinarily be upsetting.

    Example: I'm completely cool with my girlfriend leaving me.
    Synonyms:
  • easy
  • fine
  • not bothered
  • not fussed

    • 12. Quietly impudent, defiant, or selfish; deliberately presuming: said of persons and acts.

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