noun
coolness
KOOL-nuhs
Coolness (noun) means a mildly low temperature. Example: “She enjoyed the coolness of the shade under the tree.”
noun
1
A mildly low temperature.
"She enjoyed the coolness of the shade under the tree."
2
Calmness or composure, especially under pressure.
"His coolness during the crisis reassured the whole team."
3
A distant or unfriendly atmosphere between people.
"There's been a noticeable coolness between them since the argument."
How to use coolness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMild coldness, calm composure, or a chilly, unfriendly vibe between people — the meaning depends on context.
Common pairings
a certain coolness
coolness under pressure
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Word forms
- Plural
- coolnesses
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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").
Synonyms
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nip
coldness
iciness
frigidity
chilliness
frigidness
nervelessness
imperturbability
imperturbableness
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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.
