Coolly: meaning, definitions and examples
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coolly
[ หkuหli ]
manner of acting
Coolly means in a calm or composed manner, often implying a lack of emotional involvement or concern. It can also indicate an attitude of indifference or detachment towards situations or reactions.
Synonyms
calmly, detachedly, impassively, unemotionally.
Examples of usage
- She coolly responded to the criticism without showing any signs of frustration.
- He managed the stressful situation coolly, keeping his composure throughout.
- Despite the chaos around her, she handled everything coolly and efficiently.
Translations
Translations of the word "coolly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น calmamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคเคคเคฟเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช cool
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan tenang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะบัะนะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ spokojnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅท้ใซ
๐ซ๐ท calmement
๐ช๐ธ tranquilamente
๐น๐ท sakin bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐจ๋ถํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฏูุก
๐จ๐ฟ klidnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokojne
๐จ๐ณ ๅท้ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mirno
๐ฎ๐ธ rรณlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakit
๐ฒ๐ฝ tranquilamente
Etymology
The word 'coolly' originates from the adjective 'cool', which has been in use since the 14th century. 'Cool' comes from the Old English 'cลl', meaning 'moderately cold' or 'chilly'. Over time, the meaning of 'cool' evolved to also convey a sense of calmness, composure, and self-assuredness, especially in social contexts. The adverbial form 'coolly' started to appear in English around the early 19th century, emphasizing the cool demeanor of individuals in various situations. The modern usage often implies not just a lack of warmth or heat, but also an emotionally detached or unfazed attitude towards events, making it applicable in both casual and formal contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,847, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15844 participle
- 15845 exasperated
- 15846 intrusions
- 15847 coolly
- 15848 hottest
- 15849 snapping
- 15850 defiant
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