Definitions for 'cool':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word cool. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /kuːl/
US:
Definition 1
A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.
in the cool of the morning
Definition 2
A calm temperament.
Definition 3
The property of being cool, popular or in fashion.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /kuːl/
US:
Definition 1
Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.
Definition 2
Allowing or suggesting heat relief.
Linen has made cool and breathable clothing for millennia.
Definition 3
Of a color, in the range of violet to green.
If you have a reddish complexion, you should mainly wear cool colors.
Definition 4
Of a person, not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
Definition 5
Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.
His proposals had a cool reception.
Definition 6
Calmly audacious.
In control as always, he came up with a cool plan.
Definition 7
Applied facetiously to a sum of money, commonly as if to give emphasis to the largeness of the amount.
Definition 8
Of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave; considered popular by others.
Definition 9
In fashion, part of or fitting the in crowd; originally hipster slang.
Definition 10
Of an action, all right; acceptable; that does not present a problem.
Is it cool if I sleep here tonight?
Definition 11
Of a person, not upset by circumstances that might ordinarily be upsetting.
I'm completely cool with my girlfriend leaving me.
Definition 12
Quietly impudent, defiant, or selfish; deliberately presuming: said of persons and acts.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /kuːl/
US:
Definition 1
To lose heat, to get colder.
I like to let my tea cool before drinking it so I don't burn my tongue.
Definition 2
To make cooler, less warm.
Definition 3
To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
Relations cooled between the USA and the USSR after 1980.
Definition 4
To make less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
Definition 5
To kill.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: calmness, composure
Synonyms: OK, acceptable, all right, chilly, distant, phlegmatic, standoffish, unemotional, easy, fine, not bothered, not fussed, fashionable, happening, hip, in, in fashion, modish, stylish, trendy, à la mode
Antonyms: awkward, uncool, bothered, upset, démodé, old hat, out, out of fashion, lukewarm, tepid, warm, not cricket, not on, unacceptable, passionate, warm, warm
