coolly
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4.3
- adverb
- /ˈkuːli/
:
con calma
- "I trust myself plenty," Jazz said coolly, in control of herself again.
Now, I say this kind of coolly, but we know in practice what that meant.
- Now, I say this kind of coolly, but we know in practice what that meant.
- The sociopath is a bit more is not as coolly efficient and cunning and calculating as the psychopath.
Examples
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"Whatever the Wise Ones' reason," Moiraine said coolly, "it is surely a matter between Aviendha and them."
Fiction book (1992) -
What circumstances could account for a position that so coolly denied both reality and common logic?
Academic text (2017) -
"Maybe I'll go live with Dad," he said coolly, turning to look out the window.
Fiction book (1992) -
Giving him back stare for stare, she asked coolly, "What makes you say so?"
Fiction book (1990) -
The President had never spoken so coolly to him before, had never so blatantly shown his power.
Fiction book (1990) -
Her face tranquil again, she coolly apologized and requested permission to begin anew.
Academic text (2008) -
His writings in the PWOC's newspaper coolly analyzed the union's problems and possibilities.
Academic text (2000) -
"Well, now," Marino's voice coolly drawled, "that's mighty nice of you, Matt.
Fiction book (1990) -
Mrs. Topham accuses her of being a door-to-door saleswoman, at which point Nancy coolly replies, "Perhaps you didn't understand my name."
Academic text (2016) -
He answered the difficult question coolly, not showing any signs of stress.
Synonyms
110
1.0
In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness
9
7.4
In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement
7
3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
3
5.2
To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement
1
6.7
In a light, careless way that shows little worry
1
4.4
A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling
1
9.9
In a relaxed way without worry
To act calmly without showing fear
To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way
In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way
Antonyms
How Detached
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coolly starts from cool, which first meant 'not warm' and later came to mean 'calm' or not excited, plus the ending -ly that makes it an adverb. So to act coolly is to stay calm and not show strong feeling, like staying 'cool' under pressure.