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Cool

UK /["/kuːl/"]/US /["/kuːl/"]/

Definition

fairly cold; not hot or warm

In simple words: Something that is good or impressive.

Examples

  • The weather is really cool today.
  • She has a cool style that everyone admires.
  • He tried to play it cool during the meeting.
  • This ice cream flavor is super cool and refreshing.
  • I think it's cool that you can play the guitar.

Usage notes

Use 'cool' to describe things that are stylish or admirable. It's very informal, so avoid it in formal writing or conversations. Can imply calmness in some contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Imagine a cool breeze on a hot day—refreshing and pleasant.

Collocations

  • be
  • feel
  • look
  • very
  • a little
  • slightly
  • be
  • look
  • sound
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • be
  • look
  • sound
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • appear
  • be
  • look
  • very
  • pretty
  • about
  • with
  • cool, calm and collected
  • act
  • appear
  • be
  • distinctly
  • very
  • rather
  • about
  • towards/​toward
  • appear
  • be
  • look
  • very
  • pretty
  • about
  • with
  • cool, calm and collected

Synonyms

  • awesome
  • neat
  • hip
  • stylish
  • impressive

Antonyms

  • uncool
  • boring
  • uninteresting

Common mistakes

  • Using 'cool' to describe temperatures or weather instead of mood or style.
  • Confusing 'cool' with 'great' in contexts where a specific feeling is implied.
  • Overusing 'cool' in formal or academic situations where more precise vocabulary is needed.