Pronunciation: /kuːl/

Definitions of cool

noun a feeling of being calm, composed, or unflustered

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear sunglasses because they make me look cool.

A2 My brother has a cool collection of comic books.

B1 The air conditioning in the office keeps the room nice and cool.

B2 The new car model has some really cool features, like automatic parking.

C1 The artist's latest exhibition was described as a cool exploration of modern society.

C2 The CEO's calm and collected demeanor in high-pressure situations is truly cool.

adjective describes a person or thing that is fashionable, attractive, or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cool new backpack for school.

A2 My brother is really cool because he can play the guitar.

B1 The weather is cool today, perfect for a picnic.

B2 I think it's really cool that you're learning a new language.

C1 The latest technology is so cool, it's amazing what it can do.

C2 The design of the new building is incredibly cool, it's like nothing I've ever seen before.

Examples of cool in a Sentence

formal The air conditioning system in the office keeps the room cool and comfortable.

informal I think it's really cool that you're learning how to play the guitar.

slang That new movie was so cool, I can't wait to see it again.

figurative His calm demeanor in stressful situations is like a cool breeze on a hot day.

Grammatical Forms of cool

past tense

cooled

plural

cools

comparative

cooler

superlative

coolest

present tense

cool

future tense

will cool

perfect tense

have cooled

continuous tense

is cooling

singular

cool

positive degree

cool

infinitive

to cool

gerund

cooling

participle

cooled

Origin and Evolution of cool

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cool' originated from the Old English word 'cōl' which meant 'moderately cold' or 'not warm'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cool' evolved to also mean stylish, fashionable, or socially acceptable, especially in the 20th century. It is now commonly used to describe something or someone as impressive, relaxed, or calm.