coolness
noun
Simple meaning
Indifference or an instance of indifference.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
koolnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkulnəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
often slang
Social advantage or enviability, typically due to traits like popularity, confidence, skill, or fashion.
Indifference or an instance of indifference; lack of friendliness or interest not necessarily rising to hostility.
Calmness, confidence, or level-headedness.
Moderate chilliness.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Social advantage or enviability, typically due to traits like popularity, confidence, skill, or fashion.
Used this way, coolness is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
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- “He performed with all the coolness of a veteran.”noun
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Word family
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A refrigerator for cooling liquids.
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