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- [kool]
- /kul/
- /ˈkuːl.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kool]
- /kul/
Definitions of coolly word
- adjective coolly moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening. 1
- adjective coolly feeling comfortably or moderately cold: I'm perfectly cool, but open the window if you feel hot. 1
- adjective coolly imparting a sensation of moderate coldness or comfortable freedom from heat: a cool breeze. 1
- adjective coolly permitting such a sensation: a cool dress. 1
- adjective coolly not excited; calm; composed; under control: to remain cool in the face of disaster. 1
- adjective coolly not hasty; deliberate: a cool and calculated action. 1
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Origin of coolly
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English cole, Old English cōl; cognate with Middle Low German kōl, Old High German kuoli (German kuhl). See cold, chill
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Parts of speech for Coolly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coolly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coolly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coolly
adv coolly
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
- handily — skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
- smoothly — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- freely — in a free manner.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
adverb coolly
- imperturbably — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
- dispassionately — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
- unflappability — not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable.
- collectedly — In a collected manner; calmly.
- placidly — pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters.
Antonyms for coolly
adv coolly
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- dubitable — open to doubt; doubtful; uncertain.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
adverb coolly
- overenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
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