Cool
Noun, Verb, Adjective
UK
/kuːl/
US
/kuːl/
Definition
(adj) : Slightly cold; stylish; calm.
(v) : To make something less hot.
(n) : Style or confidence (informal).
(v) : To make something less hot.
(n) : Style or confidence (informal).
Example
"The water feels cool."
"He remained cool during the stressful meeting, which impressed his colleagues."
"That movie was so cool, everyone in the class talked about it later."
Explanation
Cool has different uses. As an adjective, it means slightly cold, like “The air feels cool.” It also means stylish, impressive, or socially admired: “That jacket looks cool.” As a verb, it means to lower temperature: “Let the soup cool.” It can describe emotional calmness, like “Stay cool under pressure.” In slang, it’s used for approval: “That’s cool!” The word is very flexible and common in both formal and informal English. It can describe temperature, personality, appearance, or even situations.