cool

Calm and collected

Cool is mainly a designation of a usually comfortable place between warm and cold.

Cool relations or a cool reception, however, are uncomfortable because they are better when they’re warm.

To cool something is to reduce its temperature.

This is especially positive when it applies figuratively to tempers or emotions.

The adjective cool is a frequent, informal way to express approval or appreciation: He’s a cool dude.

temperature

chill

Cold sensation or relaxation

  • coldLow temperature state
  • breezeLight, gentle air movement
  • frostThin ice coating

ice · refrigerate · freezing · chilled · crisp · refreshing · shiver · numb · winter · air-conditioning

nonchalant

casual

Relaxed and informal

insouciant · carefree · relaxed · unbothered · mellow · chill · breezy · devil-may-care · nonchalant · low-key

stylish

hip

Fashionable or pelvic joint

chic · suave · sophisticated · sharp · sleek · dapper · swanky · snazzy · fly · fresh

calm

composed

Calm and self-possessed

poised · serene · tranquil · relaxed · unfazed · unruffled · imperturbable · placid · steady · even-tempered

approval

awesome

Extremely impressive or overwhelming

sweet · neat · fantastic · amazing · badass · wicked · solid · tight · stellar · killer

aloof

distant

Far away or aloof

indifferent · remote · unfriendly · unapproachable · frosty · dismissive · withdrawn · cold-shoulder · impersonal · disinterested

Categories
Opposites
temperature

coolhot

Having much warmth

warm · heated · boiling · scorching · sweltering

emotional composure

coolagitated

Emotionally disturbed, restless

losing one's cool · panicky · frantic · hysterical · flustered

social demeanor

coolwarm

Moderately heated, or friendly

friendly · cordial · sociable · welcoming · approachable

Phrases
Family

cooler, coolness, uncool, cooling, cools, cooled, coolest, coolly, coolers

Familiarity
Top 2,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G