Cool Definition
cool
adjective
- neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat; "a cool autumn day"; "a cool room"; "cool summer dresses"; "cool drinks"; "a cool breeze"
- marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; "play it cool"; "keep cool"; "stayed coolheaded in the crisis"; "the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament"
- (color) inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets; "cool greens and blues and violets"
- psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike; "relations were cool and polite"; "a cool reception"; "cool to the idea of higher taxes"
- (used of a number or sum) without exaggeration or qualification; "a cool million bucks"
- fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept; "he's a cool dude"; "that's cool"; "Mary's dress is really cool"; "it's not cool to arrive at a party too early"
noun
- the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning"
- great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
verb
- make cool or cooler; "Chill the food"
- loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm"
- lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably"
"Cool" in song lyrics
See how cool is used in real songs:
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"But when we're in school, she tries to play it cool"
2 Live Crew — My Seven Bizzos -
"You see, the lady I choose must like to cool"
2 Live Crew — Coolin' -
"Talk 'em out they draws real cool"
2 Live Crew — Do the Damn Thing
Words that rhyme with cool
Usage tips for "cool"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cool" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cool to find words that pair well.