cool

²cool

verb

Definition of COOL

intransitive verb

1

: to become cool : lose heat or warmth <placed the pie in the window to cool> —sometimes used with off or down

2

: to lose ardor or passion <his anger cooled>

transitive verb

1

: to make cool : impart a feeling of coolness to <cooled the room with a fan> —often used with off or down <a swim cooled us off a little>

2

a : to moderate the heat, excitement, or force of : calm <cooled her growing anger> b : to slow or lessen the growth or activity of —usually used with off or down <wants to cool off the economy without freezing it — Newsweek>

— cool it

: to calm down : go easy <the word went out to the young to cool it — W. M. Young>

— cool one's heels

: to wait or be kept waiting for a long time especially from or as if from disdain or discourtesy

Examples of COOL

1. The fan cools the engine.
2. the cooling effect of the breeze
3. Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
4. the cooling of the ocean waters
5. I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool.
6. His interest in her has cooled somewhat.

First Known Use of COOL

before 12th century

Related to COOL

Synonyms: chill, refrigerate

Antonyms: heat, toast, warm

Related Words: air-condition; freeze, frost, ice, quick-freeze, supercool; ventilate

Near Antonyms: bake, boil, broil, steam; heat-treat, temper; microwave

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