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cool

/kuːl/
noun
  1. A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.

    "in the cool of the morning"

  2. A calm temperament.

    Similar: calmness, composure

  3. The property of being cool, popular or in fashion.

Synonymscalmness, composure
adjective
  1. Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.

    Similar: chilly

  2. Allowing or suggesting heat relief.

    "Linen has made cool and breathable clothing for millennia."

  3. Of a color, in the range of violet to green.

    "If you have a reddish complexion, you should mainly wear cool colors."

SynonymsOK, acceptable, all right, chilly, distant, phlegmatic
Antonymsawkward, uncool, bothered, upset, démodé, old hat

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