Cool: meaning, definitions and examples

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cool

 

[ kuหl ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000 Weather
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something positive or impressive

Fashionable, attractive, or impressive; excellent

Synonyms

awesome, excellent, impressive, stylish, trendy

Examples of usage

  • She's wearing a really cool outfit.
  • I had a cool time at the concert last night.
  • That's a cool car you have there.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to show approval or agreement

In a way that is considered fashionable or sophisticated

Synonyms

alright, fine, okay, yes

Examples of usage

  • I think you should totally go for it, that would be cool.
  • Cool, I'll see you later then.

Translations

Translations of the word "cool" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น legal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช cool

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keren

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fajny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ”ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cool

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ‹์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skvelรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flott

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตั€ะตะผะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genial

Etymology

The word 'cool' has a long history in the English language. It originated in the 15th century as a term to describe a moderately low temperature. Over time, it evolved to also mean calmness, composure, and lack of excitement. By the 20th century, 'cool' took on connotations of stylishness, trendiness, and approval. Today, it is a versatile term used to describe something positive, impressive, or fashionable.

See also: cooler, cooling, coolness, uncool.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,999, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.