cool

[kuːl]

cool Definition

• 1. of or at a fairly low temperature
• 2. fashionably attractive or impressive
• 3. calmness, composure, or lack of excitement
• 4. showing no friendliness towards a person or enthusiasm for an idea or project

Using cool: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cool" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather is cool today.

• Example

  He looks so cool in his new outfit.

• Example

  She remained cool under pressure.

• Example

  His response was cool and unenthusiastic.

cool Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cool

• chilly
• cold
• frosty
• hip
• trendy
• stylish
• composed
• collected
• unemotional
• aloof
• detached
• indifferent

Antonyms for cool

• warm
• hot
• unfashionable
• uncool
• excitement
• enthusiasm
• warmth

Idioms Using cool

• cool as a cucumber

  very calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation

  Example

  Even though she was nervous, she appeared cool as a cucumber during the interview.

• cool one's heels

  to wait for a period of time, often impatiently

  Example

  I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for an hour before the doctor saw me.

• play it cool

  to act calm and composed, especially in a situation where one might be expected to be excited or emotional

  Example

  Even though he was thrilled to win the award, he tried to play it cool and not show too much emotion.

Phrases with cool

• cool down

  to become cooler or to make something cooler

  Example

  I need to cool down after my workout.

• cool off

  to become less angry or agitated

  Example

  I need to cool off before I can talk about this calmly.

• cool beans

  an expression of approval or agreement

  Example

  A: I just got us tickets to the concert. B: Cool beans!

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Summary: cool in Brief

The term 'cool' [kuːl] has multiple meanings. It can refer to temperature, fashion, composure, or lack of enthusiasm. Examples include 'The weather is cool today,' 'He looks so cool in his new outfit,' and 'His response was cool and unenthusiastic.' Phrases like 'cool down' and idioms like 'cool as a cucumber' extend the meaning to include calmness and patience.