COOLISH Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

coolish

adjective

Definition of coolish

as in chilly

having a low or subnormal temperature made the mistake of wearing shorts on a coolish day

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolish

Adjective

On a chilly afternoon in March 2018, two people were found slumped on a bench in an outdoor shopping complex in the city’s center.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Warm, soft, and timeless, this full-zip hoodie is perfect for wearing on a chilly plane, then tossing in a suitcase after the flight.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

The Falkland Islands, the English call the windswept, rocky outcrops in the frigid south Atlantic Ocean.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
In the first room, a hulking pair of Nazi overboots, used by German infantry to guard against frigid Russian winters during World War II, serves as the centerpiece of a display on the symbolism of footwear.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

If freezing temperatures are predicted, pick any ripe fruit and cover the trunks of young trees with burlap or newspaper to insulate them.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
The injured climber couldn’t continue, forcing the pair to spend a freezing night on the mountain with limited supplies.

— James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

Alaska is a state of pure beauty—a vast, beautiful destination filled with icy fjords and snowy peaks.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
More crucially, it was used during a sequence set along an icy river while George Washington is traversing the uncharted Ohio Territory wilderness.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of cool

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Cite this Entry

Style

“Coolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coolish. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of coolish

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

bibelot

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes