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- [kool]
- /kul/
- /ˈkuːl.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kool]
- /kul/
Definitions of coolness word
- adjective coolness moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening. 1
- adjective coolness feeling comfortably or moderately cold: I'm perfectly cool, but open the window if you feel hot. 1
- adjective coolness imparting a sensation of moderate coldness or comfortable freedom from heat: a cool breeze. 1
- adjective coolness permitting such a sensation: a cool dress. 1
- adjective coolness not excited; calm; composed; under control: to remain cool in the face of disaster. 1
- adjective coolness not hasty; deliberate: a cool and calculated action. 1
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Origin of coolness
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 Coolness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coolness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coolness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coolness
noun coolness
- nonchalance — the state or quality of being nonchalant; cool indifference or lack of concern; casualness.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- serenity — the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
Antonyms for coolness
noun coolness
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
Top questions with coolness
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