cool
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- adjective
- /kuːl/
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- The southeastern coast of the province has a maritime climate, with cool, moist winters and mild, moist summers.
- cool air
- a cool climate
- cool temperatures
Because honestly, the opposite of cool is actually warm.
- Because honestly, the opposite of cool is actually warm.
- And the best thing is it stays cool all night long.
- It's not too warm, not too cool, it's just perfect.
- And now it's cooking in a little bath that's cool and that's so hot.
Examples
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I took the rose quartz and held its cool, flowing energy in my hand.
Fiction book (1990) -
And the best thing is it stays cool all night long.
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We made it back down and now we're all cool enough in the river.
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Her skin was just the least cool, but I knew I could warm her up.
Fiction book (1990) -
It's very thin, so it feels cool, kind of like water going on.
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This place is kind of cool.
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As we drop into the ocean, the water is a cool 75 degrees and clear.
Academic text (2011) -
The thought of how refreshing a cool dip would be suddenly distracted me from my hunger.
Fiction book (1990) -
At dawn one morning, relishing the cool air of the river, we spot hornbills and birds of paradise.
Academic text (2008) -
The water is so cool that it's refreshing on a hot day.
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Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
A mocking reply that shows you think a story is boring or not important
Compounds
- Jargon
A person who finds new styles in fashion and culture likely to become popular
- Formal
A medium that gives little detail so people must fill in parts, like television or cartoons
How Cold
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cool comes from the old English word col, which meant 'not warm' and is the same basic idea as cold, so cool still describes a fairly low but pleasant temperature.