Meaning of 'cool'

adjective

marked by calm self-control especially in trying circumstances; originally AAVE

Example: "I like to think that I'm pretty cool in stressful times."

Synonyms: coolheaded nerveless

adjective

fashionable and attractive at the time

adjective

(used of a number or sum) without exaggeration or qualification

Example: "a cool million bucks"

adjective

neither warm nor very cold

adjective

psychologically cool and unenthusiastic

adjective

(color) inducing the impression of coolness

noun

great coolness and composure under strain

Example: "keep your cool"

Synonyms: aplomb assuredness poise sang-froid

noun

the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature

Example: "the cool of early morning"

verb

to loose heat

Example: "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm"

Synonyms: chill cool down

verb

to lose intensity

Example: "Our enthusiasm cooled considerably."

Synonyms: cool down cool off

verb

to make cool or cooler

Synonyms: chill cool down