cool

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

ruПрилагательное, используемое для описания чего-либо как отличного, модного или впечатляющего.esAdjetivo que se usa para describir algo como excelente, moderno o impresionante.frAdjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose comme excellent, à la mode ou impressionnant.deAdjektiv, das etwas als ausgezeichnet, modisch oder beeindruckend beschreibt; umgangssprachlich auch für ruhig, gelassen oder lässig.ptAdjetivo usado para descrever algo ou alguém como excelente, legal, moderno ou impressionante; também pode indicar calma ou sangue-frio.zh形容词，用于形容某事物很棒、很时髦或令人印象深刻。arصفة تُستعمل لوصف شيء ما بأنه ممتاز أو عصري أو مثير للإعجاب. وقد تعني أيضًا الهدوء أو انخفاض درجة الحرارة.

1. Moderately cold A1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрохладныйesFresco (temperatura moderadamente baja)frfraisdeKühlptFrio moderadozh凉爽arبارد قليلًا

   Synonyms: briskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antonyms: hottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellent A1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКрутойesCool (aprobación o admiración)frCool (admirable, élégant)deCoolptLegalzh酷arرائع

   Synonyms: awesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antonyms: lameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composed B1 informal

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

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

   ruСпокойныйesTranquilo y serenofrcalme et posédeGelassen und gefasstptCalmo e controladozh冷静arهادئ

   Synonyms: calmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antonyms: agitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendly B2 formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

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

   ruХолодныйesFrío, indiferentefrfroid, distantdeKühlptFriozh冷淡arفَاتِر

   Synonyms: aloofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antonyms: cordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• cooler comparative form
• coolest superlative form

uncountable

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее умеренную или низкую температуру, а также состояние спокойствия и самообладания.esSustantivo que designa una temperatura moderada o baja, así como un estado de calma y dominio de sí mismo.frNom désignant une température modérée ou basse, ainsi qu'un état de calme et de maîtrise de soi.deSubstantiv, das eine mäßig niedrige Temperatur oder Kühle bezeichnet; außerdem eine ruhige, gefasste Haltung und Selbstbeherrschung.ptSubstantivo que se refere a uma temperatura moderadamente baixa ou agradavelmente fria, bem como ao estado de calma e autocontrole.zh表示适度低温或凉爽状态的词，也指冷静、镇定、沉着的心态。arاسم يدل على البرودة المعتدلة أو انخفاض درجة الحرارة، وكذلك على الهدوء ورباطة الجأش وضبط النفس.

1. Moderate cold B1 formal

   A state or quality of being moderately cold; coolness.

   • 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.

   ruПрохладаesFrío moderadofrFraîcheur modéréedeKühleptFrescorzh凉爽arبُرودة

   Synonyms: chillchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfreshness

   Antonyms: heatwarmth

2. Composure or calmness B2 informal

   A state of being calm, controlled, and unemotional.

   • 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.

   ruСпокойствиеesSerenidad o composturafrsang-froiddeGelassenheitptCalmazh冷静arرباطة الجأش

   Synonyms: aplombcalmnesscomposureequanimitypoiseself-controlself-possessionserenity

   Antonyms: agitationanxietydistressexcitementfrenzyhysteriapanicperturbation

• cools plural form
• cools' possessive plural form
• cool's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению температуры чего-либо или по уменьшению возбуждения, гнева или интенсивности.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de bajar la temperatura de algo o de reducir la excitación, el enfado o la intensidad.frVerbe désignant l'action de refroidir quelque chose ou de diminuer l'excitation, la colère ou l'intensité.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Senken der Temperatur von etwas oder das Verringern von Aufregung, Zorn oder Intensität zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a temperatura de algo ou de diminuir a excitação, a raiva ou a intensidade de algo.zh表示降低某物的温度，或使激动、愤怒、强烈程度减弱的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على خفض درجة حرارة شيء ما أو تخفيف الهياج أو الغضب أو شدة الانفعال.

1. Reduce temperature A2 formal

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

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

   ruОхлаждатьesEnfriarfrRefroidirdeAbkühlenptEsfriarzh冷却arتبريد

   Synonyms: chillcool downcool offfreezeicerefrigerate

   Antonyms: heatwarm

2. Become less hot A2 formal

   To become less hot or to lose heat.

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

   ruОстыватьesEnfriarsefrDevenir moins chauddeAbkühlenptEsfriarzh变凉arيبرد

   Synonyms: chillcool downcool off

   Antonyms: heatwarm

3. Calm down B1 informal

   To become less angry, excited, or emotional.

   • 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.

   ruУспокоитьсяescalmarsefrse calmerdeSich beruhigenptAcalmar-sezh冷静下来arهدأ

   Synonyms: calm downchill outrelaxsettle downsimmer downunwind

   Antonyms: agitateangerenrageexciteincenseinflameprovokerile

• cooled past participle
• cooled past simple
• cooling present participle
• cools third person singular

Phrasal variants: cool downcool off