coolness
4 antonyms for coolness — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A mildly low temperature.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A mildly low temperature.
“She enjoyed the coolness of the shade under the tree.”
nip
coldness
iciness
frigidity
chilliness
frigidness
nervelessness
imperturbability
imperturbableness
Opposites
2. noun
Calmness or composure, especially under pressure.
“His coolness during the crisis reassured the whole team.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use coolness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a certain coolness
coolness under pressure
Etymology
It comes from Middle English colnes, colnesse, from Old English cōlnes, cœ̄lnes, cēlnes ("coolness; cool air, breeze"), from Proto-West Germanic *kōlinassī, equivalent to cool + -ness. It is cognate with Middle High German kuolnisse, küelnisse ("cooling, coolness").
Full origin of coolness →Frequently asked questions
What does “coolness” mean?
The word “coolness” means a mildly low temperature. In plain terms, mild coldness, calm composure, or a chilly, unfriendly vibe between people — the meaning depends on context.
How do you pronounce “coolness”?
“Coolness” is pronounced KOOL-nuhs (/ˈkuːlnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “coolness” in a sentence?
Here is “coolness” used in a sentence: “She enjoyed the coolness of the shade under the tree.”
What part of speech is “coolness”?
“Coolness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “coolness” have?
“Coolness” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mildly low temperature.
