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cool

adjective · Say it: KOOL

What it means

Foundation

a little cold, in a pleasant way

After running around the field, we sat in the cool shade of a tree.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • chilly
  • cold
  • crisp
  • fresh

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • hot
  • warm

More examples

  • A cool breeze blew across the beach in the evening.

Where the word comes from

From Old English 'col'.

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