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

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Adjective

This option is long enough to double as a blanket if the flight gets chilly after takeoff.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Quince’s cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Health benefits Peppermint oil is widely used as pain relief, digestive aid and cold relief.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Eldridge’s home run, a solo shot, was the latest exhibition of his game-changing power, an opposite-field, 423-foot blast that cleared the left-center field fence on a cold San Francisco (50-70) night with feet to spare.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Roq Innovation Raquel Graham dreamed up NEKZ, a scarf alternative, when her children resisted wearing them during Chicago’s frigid winters.

— Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
There are infrared heaters under the seating areas to keep fans comfortable in the frigid Buffalo winters.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

He was last seen on a snow machine that broke through an icy river.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
The Tropical Coco Fresca is a layered pineapple-watermelon agua fresca with chamoy lava Tajin® rim, paired with a scoop of icy coconut snow that melts into a creamy tropical explosion of flavors, sure to keep you cool in the Texas heat!

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

According to the company, corn is sourced primarily within 100 miles of the distillery, and the whiskey receives minimal non-chill filtration before bottling.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Make sure to choose an apple variety suited to your climate, as apples also need a certain number of chill hours to make fruit.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of chill

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