coolness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun calm and unruffled self-assurance
    imperturbability; imperturbableness.
    • he performed with all the coolness of a veteran
  2. noun the property of being moderately cold
    chilliness; nip.
    • the chilliness of early morning
  3. noun fearless self-possession in the face of danger
    nervelessness.
  4. noun a lack of affection or enthusiasm
    frigidness; iciness; coldness; chilliness; frigidity.
    • a distressing coldness of tone and manner

WordNet


Cool"ness noun
Definitions
  1. The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmness.
  2. Calm impudence; self-possession. Colloq.

Webster 1913