Cool - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kuːl|  American pronunciation of the word cool
Brit.  |kuːl|  British pronunciation of the word cool

noun

- the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
the cool of early morning
- great coolness and composure under strain (syn: aplomb, assuredness, poise)
keep your cool

verb

- make cool or cooler (syn: chill)
- loose heat (syn: chill)
The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm
- lose intensity (syn: cool off)
His enthusiasm cooled considerably

adjective

- marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional (syn: nerveless)
play it cool
keep cool
stayed coolheaded in the crisis
- being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition (syn: fine, hunky-dory, ok, okay)
- used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis
a cool million bucks
- fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
he's a cool dude
that's cool
Mary's dress is really cool
it's not cool to arrive at a party too early

Extra examples

The weather is cool today.

The surface is cool to the touch.

The plant grows best in cool climates.

I'm feeling a little cool.

We changed into some cooler clothes.

She remained calm, cool, and collected.

The fan cools the engine.

Allow the cake to cool before slicing.

I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool.

His interest in her has cooled somewhat.

...the judge's customary cool stood him in good stead during the sensational trial...

...I envy you your cool....

Here comes Mom. Act cool and she won't suspect a thing.

We were in the cool shadow of the mountain.

An honest hater is often a better fellow than a cool friend.

Phrasal verbs

cool off  — become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: cool
he/she/it: cools
present participle: cooling
past tense: cooled
past participle: cooled
adjective
comparative: cooler
superlative: coolest
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