adjective
Uncommon
cooled
koold
Cooled (adjective) means Brought down to a lower temperature. Example: “The cooled metal was safe to handle after an hour.”
adjective
1
Brought down to a lower temperature.
"The cooled metal was safe to handle after an hour."
"Let the cooled soup stand before you pour it into the flask."
"The cooled lava had hardened into dark rock."
2
(figurative) Reduced in intensity, especially of anger or enthusiasm.
"Tempers had cooled by the time the meeting resumed."
"Their cooled enthusiasm showed when nobody volunteered for the extra work."
"After a walk, his cooled temper let him apologise calmly."
How to use cooled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade or become colder, or (figuratively) calmed down after being upset or excited.
Common pairings
cooled down
tempers cooled
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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.
