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Definition cool in British English

cool adjective

adjective
/kuːl/
1

rather cold, often in a pleasant way

Example

The water was wonderfully cool and refreshing.

Example

Store the wine in a cool dry place.

Example

Tomorrow it will be cloudy and cool everywhere.

Synonyms and related words
cold cool icy
1.1

food that is cool is no longer hot

Example

When the biscuits are cool, brush them with melted chocolate.

Synonyms and related words
buttery calorific caramelised
1.2

cool clothes prevent you from feeling too hot

Example

He put on a cool cotton shirt and a pair of shorts.

Synonyms and related words
A-line backless baggy
1.3

cool colours, such as white and blue, give an idea of cold instead of heat

Example

The place was painted in a cool glossy white.

Synonyms and related words
ablaze a riot of something bleached
2

calm and relaxed

Example

a cool and calm atmosphere

Example

her cool handling of the situation

Synonyms and related words
calm relaxed cool
Example

The presidential candidate got a cool reception.

Example

a cool ruthless manner

Synonyms and related words
bored restless apathetic unfriendly cold hostile
4

impressive because of being fashionable or attractive

Example

one of Britain's coolest young designers

Example

It's not considered cool to wear a helmet.

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced
4.1

used for emphasizing how good someone or something is

Example

We had such a cool time at your party.

Example

I met this really cool girl last night.

Synonyms and related words
highly monumental cool
4.2

used for agreeing to something or saying that something would be convenient

Example

'We could go to see a film.' 'Cool.'

Example

Any time after five would be cool.

Synonyms and related words
of course OK all right
5

used with an amount of money for emphasizing how large it is

Example

He ended up with a cool £50,000.

Synonyms and related words
wealth fortune pile
6

a way of saying great, happy, joy, outstanding, yes

Example

Would you like a gift? Cool Beans!

Example

What do you think of this? Cool beans!

Example

"I know you aren't thrilled...But, give it time, I think you're going to fall in love with this place..." "Cool beans. Bye."

8

relaxed; not nervous

Example

Doing exercise has helped me to be cool, calm and collected.

Definition cool in British English