cooled
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cooled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Brought down to a lower temperature.
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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How to use cooled
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cooled” mean?
The word “cooled” means brought down to a lower temperature. In plain terms, made or become colder, or (figuratively) calmed down after being upset or excited.
How do you pronounce “cooled”?
“Cooled” is pronounced koold (/kuld/ in IPA).
How do you use “cooled” in a sentence?
Here is “cooled” used in a sentence: “The cooled metal was safe to handle after an hour.”
What part of speech is “cooled”?
“Cooled” is an adjective.
Is “cooled” a common word?
“Cooled” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cooled” have?
“Cooled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: brought down to a lower temperature.
What is the difference between "cooled" and "chilled"?
"Cooled" simply means brought to a lower temperature, while "chilled" often implies cooling to a specific, colder degree, as with a refrigerated drink. In figurative use, "cooled" describes emotions or enthusiasm settling down, whereas "chilled" rarely carries that emotional sense.
Can "cooled" describe feelings as well as temperature?
Yes. Besides describing something physically brought to a lower temperature, "cooled" is commonly used figuratively to describe anger, enthusiasm, or a relationship that has become less intense over time.
Is "cooled off" the same as "cooled"?
"Cooled off" is an informal phrasal variant of "cooled" and is used the same way, for both literal temperature drops and figurative easing of emotion or excitement. "Cooled" alone is more neutral and works well in both formal and everyday writing.