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Marked by somewhat low temperature
“Unseasonably cool weather is considered to have contributed to track records in four competition categories.”
Being in control of one's emotions
“He sensed a stew of emotions bubbling beneath her cool exterior.”
Showing apathy or disregard towards a person or idea
“His relationship with his wife has broken down and his two sons are distant and cool with him.”
Calmly audacious
“He was unusually cool and brave for someone who was bungee-jumping for the first time.”
(informal) Marked by a characteristic deemed as being impressive with regards to fashion
“I was so sharp in these cool clothes, I could cut butter, or at least turn heads.”
(informal) Of a high quality
“That was a really cool movie. I really think you should go watch it.”
Deemed to be satisfactory
“Apart from my hurt ego, everything is cool!”
Marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Showing or feeling strong dislike or disrespect
Having a considerate or kindly disposition
Serving to refresh or reinvigorate someone
Cheeky, impudent or saucy in nature, character or behavior
Characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction
Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness
Of a satisfactory or acceptable quality
Equipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning
Demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach
New, radical and extreme
Providing perfect happiness or great joy
Situated in or full of shade
Strange or curious in nature in some respect
Displaying outstanding skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field
Having sound or fair judgment based on good sense
Bitingly humorous or amusing
To allay a situation that has escalated
“Security was called to the scene to cool a heated altercation between two disruptive neighbors.”
To lessen or abate the effects of
“The surge in real-estate prices would cool after some time.”
To make colder or less hot
“The recipe calls for you to cool the cake before icing the cake.”
To have the sensation of losing heat
“If you must handle the motor for any reason, you must wait for it to cool before touching it.”
(typically precedes off) To decrease the intensity of one's temperament
“I will give him some time to cool off a little and think twice about his insane plan.”
To postpone from being dealt with
To ventilate or purify the air within a space or area
To give new life, energy or strength to someone or something
To delay taking action
To prevent the occurrence of
To put to death
A moderate state of coldness
“Emma was shocked at the electricity that had passed between them, an instant heat despite the cool of the June night.”
A calm or unwavering temperament
“In spite of the overwhelming odds to overcome a large deficit, he didn't lose his cool, and continued to play at an elite level.”
A state of trendiness
“It's hard to believe that he is now the face of cool, especially after living through a period where he was perceived to be a fuddy-duddy.”
Courteousness and refinement of manner
Determination or persistence during prolonged hardship
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy
The state or quality of being dispassionate
Good sense and sound judgment in practical matters
The condition of being cold or reserved in manner
A feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities
A person or thing that enjoys a short period of great popularity
A humorous response to express approval
An elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation
Used to express acknowledgment or acceptance
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