Definitions and Examples of cool, cold
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a moderate or low temperature; not warm or hot.
Example
After spending hours in the sun, she felt relieved to step into the cool shade.
Having a low temperature; not warm or hot.
Example
He wrapped himself in a blanket to keep warm in the cold winter weather.
Key Differences: cool vs cold
- 1Cool describes a moderate or low temperature that is not warm or hot.
- 2Cold also describes a low temperature that is not warm or hot, but it can also describe a lack of warmth in personality or emotions.
Effective Usage of cool, cold
- 1Temperature: Use cool and cold to describe the temperature of objects or environments.
- 2Emotions: Use cold to describe a lack of warmth in personality or emotions.
- 3Slang: Cool can also be used as slang to describe something that is fashionable or impressive.
Remember this!
The antonyms of blistering are cool and cold. While cool describes a moderate or low temperature, cold can also describe a lack of warmth in personality or emotions. These words can be used to describe temperature, emotions, or as slang to describe something fashionable or impressive.