cool
1. cool \'ku:l\ \'ku:-lish\ \'ku:l-(l)e-\ \'ku:l-n*s\ aj [ME col, fr. OE
co-l; akin to OHG kuoli cool, OE ceald)X cold 1: moderately cold : lacking
in warmth 2a: marked by steady calmness and self-control 2b: lacking
ardor or friendliness 3: not scant or bare 4: UNABASHED, INSOLENT 5a:
facilitating or suggesting relief from heat 5b: marked by restrained
emotion or excitement {~ jazz} of a color 5c: producing an impression of
coolness; specif : of a hue in the range violet through blue to green
slang 6: EXCELLENT ERTURBABLE, NONCHALANT mean actually or apparently free
from agitation or excitement. COOL may imply calmness, deliberateness, or
dispassionateness; COMPOSED implies freedom from agitation as a result of
self-discipline or a sedate disposition; COLLECTED implies a concentration
of mind that eliminates distractions esp. in moments of crisis; UNRUFFLED
suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the
midst of excitement; IMPERTURBABLE implies coolness or assurance even under
severe provocation; NONCHALANT stresses outward casualness of manner that
may or may not imply genuine unconcern or indifference - cool.ish aj SYN
syn COOL, COMPOSED, COLLECTED, UNRUFFLED, IMP
2. cool vb 1: to make or become cool 2: MODERATE, CALM
3. cool n 1: a cool time, place, or situation 2: COOLNESS