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Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cool

Pronunciation:/kuːl/

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:chilly
    Antonyms:lukewarmtepidwarm
  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.

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

    Synonyms:distantphlegmaticstandoffishunemotional
    Antonyms:passionate

cool

Pronunciation:/kuːl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To lose heat, to get colder.

    Example: I like to let my tea cool before drinking it so I don't burn my tongue.

  2. To make cooler, less warm.

  3. To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.

    Example: Relations cooled between the USA and the USSR after 1980.

  4. To make less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.