coolness

Meaning

1. The state of being cool, i.e. chilly.
2. The result or product of being cool, i.e. chilly.
3. The state of being cool, i.e. calm.
4. Indifference; lack of passion or interest.
5. (slang) The state of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.
6. (slang) The result or product of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.

Synonyms

coldness

cool

🆒

composure

cold

🥶

freshness

calmness

frigidity

chill

chilliness

imperturbability

iciness

indifference

equanimity

nip

gelidity

aplomb

calm

frigidness

sang-froid

self-control

imperturbableness

unconcern

poise

serenity

bitterness

phlegm

self-possession

nervelessness

glaciation

sangfroid

frostiness

frost

frozeness

freeze

lukewarmness

impassivity

softness

stolidity

stolidness

sweetness

temper

tepidity

unflappability

tranquility

tranquillity

viridity

withdrawal

cold wind

apathy

tolerance

cooling effect

apathy towards

agreeableness

chillines

aloofness

assurance

bleakness

calmly

coldheartedness

cold-heartedness

cold shoulder

collectedness

composedly

coolly

crispness

dew

fresh air

impartiality

impassibility

impassiveness

insensitivity

lull

mildness

moistness

nerve

nonchalance

peace

☮️

peacefulness

pleasantness

possession

presence of mind

quietude

restfulness

restraint

sedateness

sedation

selfpossession

serenely

smoothness

Hyphenated as

cool‧ness

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkuːlnəs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: colnes

Inherited from Old English: cōlnes

Cognate with Middle High German: kuolnisse

In summary

From Middle English colnes, colnesse, from Old English cōlnes, cœ̄lnes, cēlnes (“coolness; cool air, breeze”), from Proto-West Germanic *kōlinassī, equivalent to cool + -ness. Cognate with Middle High German kuolnisse, küelnisse (“cooling, coolness”).