cool

• Adjektiv, das etwas als ausgezeichnet, modisch oder beeindruckend beschreibt; umgangssprachlich auch für ruhig, gelassen oder lässig.

An adjective used to describe something as excellent, fashionable, or impressive.

1. Moderately coldA1formal

   Of or at a fairly low temperature, but not cold enough to be unpleasant.

   Kühl

   • The water in the lake was cool and refreshing.
   • A cool breeze blew through the open window.
   • Store the wine in a cool, dark place.

   Synonymebriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antonymehottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

   Used to express approval or admiration; very good, stylish, or impressive.

   Cool

   • That's a really cool jacket you're wearing.
   • It was cool to meet my favorite singer.
   • He thinks he's so cool with his new car.

   Synonymeawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antonymelameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

   Not excited, nervous, or upset; able to stay calm in a difficult situation.

   Gelassen und gefasst

   • She remained cool during the emergency.
   • Keep cool and don't let them provoke you.
   • He's a cool customer under pressure.

   Synonymecalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymeagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   Kühl

   • She gave him a cool reception after the argument.
   • His response was cool and distant.
   • The audience was cool towards the new performer.

   Synonymealoofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antonymecordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Substantiv, das eine mäßig niedrige Temperatur oder Kühle bezeichnet; außerdem eine ruhige, gefasste Haltung und Selbstbeherrschung.

A noun referring to a moderate or low temperature, or a state of calmness and composure.

unzählbar

1. Moderate coldB1formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   Kühle

   • The cool of the evening was refreshing after the hot day.
   • She enjoyed the cool of the shade under the tree.
   • The cool of the morning air woke him up.

   Synonymechillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antonymeheatwarmth

2. Composure or calmnessB2informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   Gelassenheit

   • He kept his cool during the heated argument.
   • She lost her cool when she saw the mess.
   • Maintaining your cool in a crisis is important.

   Synonymeaplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antonymeagitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Senken der Temperatur von etwas oder das Verringern von Aufregung, Zorn oder Intensität zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something less hot, or of becoming less excited, angry, or intense.

1. Reduce temperatureA2formal

   To make something become less hot or to lower its temperature.

   Abkühlen

   • She cooled the soup by blowing on it.
   • The fan helps cool the room during summer.
   • He cooled the engine by adding water.

   Synonymechillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antonymeheatwarm

2. A2formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

   Abkühlen

   • The coffee cooled quickly in the cold air.
   • Let the cake cool before frosting it.
   • The metal cooled after being removed from the furnace.

   Synonymechillcool downcool off

   Antonymeheatwarm

3. Calm downB1informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   Sich beruhigen

   • He needed some time to cool down after the argument.
   • She took a deep breath to cool her temper.
   • The situation cooled after the mediator intervened.

   Synonymecalm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antonymeagitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

Phrasal-Variantencool downcool off