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cool
01
having a pleasantly mild, low temperature
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
coolest
Comparative
cooler
gradable
Examples
She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day.
02
remaining calm and composed even in challenging situations
Examples
Despite the chaos, he remained cool, handling the situation with ease.
03
having an appealing quality
Examples
Her sense of style was so cool that everyone wanted to emulate her.
04
having tones that create a sense of calm or distance, often including shades of blue, green, or purple
Examples
The room was painted in cool blues and greens.
05
expressing approval or permission
Examples
If you want to change the plan, that 's cool with me.
06
used as an intensifier to emphasize a significant amount, often in reference to money
Examples
He earned a cool million dollars from the sale.
07
(of clothing) designed to keep the wearer comfortable and prevent overheating
Examples
She wore a cool linen shirt on the hot summer day.
08
(of a musical note) played softly or with a relaxed style, often creating a smooth and laid-back atmosphere
Examples
The guitarist strummed a cool note that set the tone for the song.
09
indicating a state of mutual understanding, acceptance, or reconciliation
Examples
After our conversation, we ’re cool now.
to cool
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
cool
3rd person singular
cools
past simple
cooled
past participle
cooled
Examples
The evening breeze helps the temperature to cool.
Examples
He used a fan to cool his overheated laptop during a long gaming session.
Examples
At first, he was eager to join the club, but his enthusiasm cooled once he realized the commitment required.
cool
01
used to express approval, agreement, or acknowledgment
Informal
Examples
Cool, I did n't know you were into photography too.
Cool
01
a moderately low temperature
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
cools
Examples
The cool from the ocean was refreshing on a hot day.
Lexical Tree
coolly
coolness
uncool
cool
