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bekoelen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cool adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.

Senses

bekoelen is used for these senses in English:

  • cool (intransitive, literally) To lose heat, to get colder.
  • cool (intransitive, figuratively) To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
  • cool down To cause (something) to become cooler; to reduce the temperature of.

cool — full definition

  1. adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
  2. adjective Calm and composed, especially under pressure.
  3. adjective (informal) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable.
  4. adjective (informal) Acceptable; fine.
  5. noun A calm, composed manner; one's composure.

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