COOLNESS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

coolness

noun

Definition of coolness

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper his coolness under pressure makes him everyone's first choice to head a project with an ironclad deadline

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as in elegance

the quality or state of being fashionable the coolness of their clothes is something that high schoolers tend to obsess over

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Recent Examples of coolness On TikTok or Instagram, a gesture once used to symbolize doctrine or wisdom starts to look like confidence, coolness, even swagger. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 The rain will bring coolness to the air, lowering temperatures to the 80s. — Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 But Hilton also supplied fans and coolness in a literal sense. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 There’s a wonderful midpoint Dylan has discovered in his contemporary shows between intensity and coolness. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026 Brit Pop often trafficked in ironies, distances, and coolness. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coolness

Noun

Along with a seemingly innate composure, that confidence stems from Bouaddi’s ability to dribble his way out of pressure.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026
While most teams lose their composure in chaotic situations, Argentina revels in them.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of composure

Noun

For daytime, Kim reaches for delicate, everyday pieces such as a layered look built on the brand’s box chain set or a simple stack of huggies or dainty diamond rings for understated, everyday elegance.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The result is a shoe that retains all the elegance of a classic loafer, but with a decidedly more relaxed vibe.

— Lucrezia Malavolta, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Trusting in God brings calmness and helps move solutions forward.

— Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026
Continuity, creating a tight group and preaching calmness in the big moments are key parts of international management and De la Fuente followed that script perfectly.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of calmness

Noun

This style of film tends to follow a predictable formula, especially when one goal is to build the artist’s profile in an effort to increase the commercial value of his or her work.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Instead of giving up, Thomas began researching alternatives and discovered Philadelphia-style water ice, a frozen dessert that was virtually unknown in Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

Definition of stylishness

Noun

About six weeks into her recovery, Flower detected a flicker of movement in her hip.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
But there are thousands of marathons held annually around the globe and many are easier to enter and appealing for different reasons, such as being in a hip destination.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of hip

Noun

Southwest Airlines flight attendant Christy Betbeze says keeping your cool is essential.

— Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Ice vests, cold towels to the head and neck, and ice slushies consumed at around 0-2C cool the body from the outside and inside, while hydration begins with players arriving well hydrated before a ball is kicked.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026