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 The coolness of Bond and the DB5 are forever wed, and that earns the car the top spot here. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 Marcocci finds in China a merging of coolness and high luxury. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Others could imitate but never replicate; their coolness was predicated on their originality. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 And despite its inherent coolness, the music and culture is a very studious art form. — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 And during the hottest months in the summer, many of us seek the coolness of the indoors and the promise of autumnal temperatures that will come. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 This Loops x Dune mist is so refreshing— an instant burst of coolness that also soothes and rehydrates my skin without disrupting my makeup. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Achieving mainstream stardom hasn’t stopped Cale, Jacobs and Scorsese from maintaining the glimmer of coolness decades into their careers. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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Noun

There was no need to imagine what the conversation was about because the entire team and fan base saw Gordon lose his composure, say something slick to Spillane, who had just tackled him along New England’s sidelines.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
The composure the defense showed in that moment was monumental, as senior quarterback Jaden Craig was able to orchestrate a game-winning drive.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of composure

Noun

Yet Lee shows that the iron sense of control with which Brookner approached her own legacy runs through her fiction, too, creating the austere elegance that characterizes her prose.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Certainly not Polo Ralph Lauren, whose new Polo Blaze collection brings the elegance of the stables to city streets.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of elegance

Noun

Many teach-abroad programs where people can teach English as a foreign language in Thailand cite that smiling often with children and colleagues is key to showing respect, good manners and calmness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of calmness

Noun

Part of the pleasure is hearing Satanic Planet expertly chart the narrow path between Satan Is Real-style camp and the self-seriousness of decades of supposedly satanic black metal.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
Plus, so many celebs, from Katie Holmes to Sydney Sweeney, have been taking similar boot styles for a spin lately.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of style

Noun

These perfectly girly-sporty sneakers have a substantial fan club who trust them for comfort and stylishness.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of stylishness

Noun

Click To Flip Over When sitting, keep your head aligned with your hips, take frequent breaks, keep your screen at eye level, relax your shoulders, and use a cushion to support your lower back.

— Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and bounce gently up and down, letting the vibration move from the head through the jaw, neck, chest, shoulders, abdomen, hips, knees, calves and feet.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hip

Noun

The next fall front isn't expected until early next week; that's when the next cool down will be expected.

— Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
The National Weather Service says a gradual cool-down is possible next week, with rain chances increasing later in the week.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026