coolness

9 synonyms and 4 antonyms for coolness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A mildly low temperature.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

nip

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

coldness iciness frigidity chilliness frigidness nervelessness imperturbability imperturbableness

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

heat

2. noun

Calmness or composure, especially under pressure.

“His coolness during the crisis reassured the whole team.”

Opposites

excitement

3. noun

A distant or unfriendly atmosphere between people.

“There's been a noticeable coolness between them since the argument.”

Opposites

warmth amity

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").

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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.

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