cool
word
/ˈkuɫ/
KOOL
/kˈuːl/
KOOL
Definition
Having a low temperature, or describing something fashionable, calm, or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
Informal word often used to praise people or things. Common collocations: 'cool idea', 'cool person', 'stay cool'. Can mean temperature or mood. Avoid using in very formal writing.
Spanish: genial - fresco (temperatura)Portuguese (BR): legal - fresco (temperatura)Portuguese (PT): porreiro - fresco (temperatura)Chinese (Simplified): 酷 - 凉爽 (气温)Chinese (Traditional): 酷 - 涼爽 (氣溫)Hindi: कूल - ठंडा (तापमान)Arabic: رائع - بارد (درجة حرارة)Bengali: ঠান্ডা - দুর্দান্ত - শান্তRussian: прохладный - классный - спокойныйJapanese: 涼しい - かっこいい - 冷静なVietnamese: mát - ngầu - điềm tĩnhKorean: 시원한 - 멋진 - 침착한Turkish: serin - havalı - sakinUrdu: ٹھنڈا - زبردست - پُرسکونIndonesian: sejuk - keren - tenang
Example Sentences
That new song is pretty cool.
natural
She is very cool and friendly.
basic
Put on a jacket; it’s cool outside.
basic
He stayed cool even during the stressful meeting.
natural
The weather is cool today.
basic
You should stay cool and not get angry.
natural