coolly
In unruffled manner
Coolly means in a calm, composed manner—without showing emotion or excitement: She coolly assessed the situation before responding.
It often suggests deliberate detachment or self-possession under pressure.
Coolly can also imply unfriendliness or indifference: He nodded coolly and walked past without a word.
With smooth sophistication
- smoothlyWithout friction or difficulty
- nonchalantlyWith studied indifference
- casuallyIn an informal way
- effortlesslyWithout visible labor
unflappably · assuredly · self-assuredly · debonairly · insouciantly · breezily · airily · jauntily
In a tranquil manner
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- collectedlyIn unruffled fashion
- unflappablyWith steady composure
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
tranquilly · steadily · level-headedly · poised · self-possessed · unruffled · equanimity · sangfroid
In detached manner
- indifferentlyWithout preference or concern
- dispassionatelyWithout emotional involvement
- impassivelyWithout visible reaction
- distantlyIn a far-off manner
reservedly · clinically · analytically · objectively · impersonally · neutrally · standoffishly · remotely
Showing something unworthy of consideration
- curtlyRudely brief in speech
- brusquelyIn an abrupt manner
- coldlyWithout emotional warmth
- icilyIn unfriendly manner
frostily · chillily · inhospitably · disdainfully · haughtily · contemptuously · superciliously · condescendingly
suavely
With smooth sophistication
- smoothlyWithout friction or difficulty
- nonchalantlyWith studied indifference
- casuallyIn an informal way
effortlessly · unflappably · assuredly · self-assuredly · debonairly · insouciantly · breezily · airily · jauntily · unbothered
calmly
In a tranquil manner
- serenelyIn a calm manner
- collectedlyIn unruffled fashion
- unflappablyWith steady composure
placidly · tranquilly · steadily · level-headedly · poised · self-possessed · unruffled · equanimity · sangfroid · temperately
aloofly
In detached manner
- indifferentlyWithout preference or concern
- dispassionatelyWithout emotional involvement
- impassivelyWithout visible reaction
distantly · reservedly · clinically · analytically · objectively · impersonally · neutrally · standoffishly · remotely · withdrawn
dismissively
Showing something unworthy of consideration
icily · frostily · chillily · inhospitably · disdainfully · haughtily · contemptuously · superciliously · condescendingly · slightingly
coollypassionately
With intense emotion
ardently · fervently · heatedly · excitedly · enthusiastically
coollywarmly
With affection shown
cordially · affectionately · genially · amiably · kindly
coollyfrantically
In desperate haste
hysterically · anxiously · agitatedly · frenziedly · excitedly
- cool downReduce temperature or intensity
- cool offReduce in temperature or intensity
- keep coolRemain calm under pressure
- cool itCommand to calm down
- play it coolMaintain calm composure
- cooling downGradual temperature reduction
cool, cooler, coolness, uncool, cooling, cooled, coolest, coolers, supercool