26984 words

coolness

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
the ability to stay calm and act in a reasonable way even in difficult situations:

Examples:

Her coolness in an emergency was admirable.
2
behaviour that shows no warm feelings or friendliness:

Examples:

I noticed a certain coolness between your parents.
3
the quality of being slightly cold:

Examples:

There's a slight coolness in the air - do you think it's going to rain?
4
the state or quality of being slightly cold:

Examples:

There’s a slight coolness in the air.
5
an attitude of being unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:

Examples:

Grace had felt some coolness between them.
6
the state of being calm and not anxious or frightened:

Examples:

She’s known for her coolness under pressure on the tennis court.

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