coolness

Everyday

1. Coolness is being a little cold in a pleasant way. tree →
2. Coolness is being calm and not getting nervous or excited. tree →
3. Coolness is being unfriendly. tree →
4. Coolness is being fashionable or impressive. tree →

In the lessons

In weather and science, the coolness of the shade or of the evening is a relief on a hot day. In stories a hero's coolness under pressure shows bravery; coolness between friends shows a quarrel. Phrases: the coolness of the evening, coolness under pressure, a coolness between them.

Examples

• We enjoyed the coolness of the shade. tree →
• The coolness of the water felt lovely after the run. tree →
• The pilot landed the plane with great coolness. tree →
• There was a coolness between the two friends after the fight. tree →
• Kids admired the coolness of his new skateboard. tree →
• The coolness of the cave surprised us. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no «a», no plural. Adjective: cool. Each sense of «cool» (cold, calm, unfriendly, fashionable) gives a sense of «coolness».