Cool
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British pronunciation/kuːl/
American pronunciation/kul/

Definition & Meaning of "cool"

01

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

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cold

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She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day.
The cool breeze from the sea made the hot day more enjoyable.
02

remaining calm and composed even in challenging situations

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Despite the chaos, he remained cool, handling the situation with ease.
Even under pressure, she stayed cool and composed, finding solutions to the problem.
03

having an appealing quality

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Her sense of style was so cool that everyone wanted to emulate her.
The band ’s latest album has a cool vibe that resonates with fans.
04

having tones that create a sense of calm or distance, often including shades of blue, green, or purple

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cold

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The room was painted in cool blues and greens.
She chose a cool color palette for a calming effect.
05

expressing approval or permission

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If you want to change the plan, that 's cool with me.
As long as everyone is happy, it 's all cool.
06

used as an intensifier to emphasize a significant amount, often in reference to money

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He earned a cool million dollars from the sale.
The project had a budget of cool half a million.
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(of clothing) designed to keep the wearer comfortable and prevent overheating

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She wore a cool linen shirt on the hot summer day.
The cool cotton dress was perfect for the beach party.
08

(of a musical note) played softly or with a relaxed style, often creating a smooth and laid-back atmosphere

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The guitarist strummed a cool note that set the tone for the song.
He emphasized the cool notes in his solo, giving it a mellow feel.
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indicating a state of mutual understanding, acceptance, or reconciliation

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After our conversation, we ’re cool now.
We had an argument, but we ’re cool again.
to cool
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to become less hot and slightly colder

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The evening breeze helps the temperature to cool.
The hot soup is currently cooling on the kitchen counter.
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to make something become less hot and slightly colder

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He used a fan to cool his overheated laptop during a long gaming session.
The chef dunked the boiled vegetables into an ice bath to cool them quickly and retain their color.
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to decrease in excitement or intensity

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At first, he was eager to join the club, but his enthusiasm cooled once he realized the commitment required.
The heated argument between the two friends eventually cooled as they began to understand each other's perspectives.
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to temper or ease intensity

Transitive: to cool intensity of something
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The teacher tried to cool the students' enthusiasm with a few serious words.
She used humor to cool the tension in the meeting.
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used to express approval, agreement, or acknowledgment

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Cool, I did n't know you were into photography too.
Cool, we're going to the beach this weekend.
Cool
01

a moderately low temperature

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The cool from the ocean was refreshing on a hot day.
After a long run, he appreciated the cool of the evening air.
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a state of self-control or composure, particularly in stressful situations

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He lost his cool when the project fell behind schedule.
She managed to keep her cool despite the chaos in the office.
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