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coolness

/ˈkuːlnəs/noun

उच्चारण कूल्नस

ठंडक, शीतलता

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of being fairly cold in a pleasant way

    ठंडक, शीतलता

    • the coolness of the evening breeze
    • She enjoyed the coolness of the marble floor.
    • We sat by the river and enjoyed the coolness of the evening.
    + 2 more examples
    • The coolness of the cave was welcome after the long climb.
    • After the rain, there was a pleasant coolness in the air.

    Synonyms chill freshness

    Opposite warmth heat

  2. 2

    [U]

    the ability to stay calm and not get excited or upset

    शांतचित्तता, संयम, धैर्य

    • Radhika showed remarkable coolness under pressure.
    • his coolness in a crisis
    • Her coolness during the interview impressed the panel.
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    • The goalkeeper's coolness helped him save the penalty.
    • It takes real coolness to speak calmly in an emergency.

    Synonyms calmness composure self-control poise

    Opposite panic agitation

  3. 3

    [U]

    a lack of friendly feeling or enthusiasm

    रूखापन, उदासीनता, बेरुखी

    • There was a noticeable coolness between the two leaders.
    • He was hurt by the coolness of her reply.
    • There was a certain coolness in his voice when he spoke of his old friend.
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    • The coolness between the neighbours began after the dispute over the wall.
    • She noticed a new coolness in the way her colleagues treated her.

    Synonyms unfriendliness aloofness indifference frostiness

    Opposite friendliness warmth cordiality

§Structures (grammar patterns) 5

coolness (physical)

The quality of being pleasantly fairly cold, as of a breeze or a room. Uncountable.

सुखद रूप से ठंडा होने का गुण, जैसे हवा या कमरे की ठंडक। Uncountable।

  • We enjoyed the coolness of the evening.
  • The coolness of the stone floor was welcome.

coolness (calmness)

The ability to stay calm when things are difficult, often with 'under pressure'.

कठिन समय में शांत रहने की क्षमता, प्रायः 'under pressure' के साथ।

  • The pilot showed great coolness in the storm.

coolness (lack of friendliness) between / towards

A lack of warmth: 'coolness between' two people; 'coolness towards' someone.

गर्मजोशी की कमी: दो लोगों के बीच 'coolness between'; किसी के प्रति 'coolness towards'।

  • There was a noticeable coolness between the cousins.
  • His coolness towards the plan surprised us.

coolness (informal: fashionable quality)

In informal modern use, coolness means being trendy. This is slang.

अनौपचारिक आधुनिक प्रयोग में coolness का अर्थ फ़ैशनेबल होना है। यह slang है।

  • Teenagers care a lot about coolness.

coolness vs cold / chill

Coolness is mild and pleasant. Cold or chill is stronger and may feel unpleasant.

Coolness हल्की और सुखद होती है। Cold या chill अधिक तेज़ और कभी अप्रिय होती है।

  • The coolness of the breeze turned into a chill after sunset.
+Collocations 5

adjective + coolness

welcomerefreshingsuddencalmicy

  • The refreshing coolness of the pond attracted the children.

show / keep + coolness

showkeeploseadmiremaintain

  • She kept her coolness during the interview.

coolness + of + noun

of the nightof the morningof the caveof the shade

  • Travellers rested in the coolness of the cave.

coolness + between / towards

between friendstowards guestsbetween the two nations

  • A coolness arose between the two nations.

coolness + under

under pressureunder firein a crisis

  • Her coolness under pressure impressed the judges.
“More examples 7
  • The coolness of the hills was a relief after the plains.

मैदानों के बाद पहाड़ों की ठंडक राहत देने वाली थी।

  • Radhika admired the coolness of the old judge.

राधिका ने बूढ़े न्यायाधीश की शांत मानसिकता की प्रशंसा की।

  • A sudden coolness crept into their friendship.

उनकी मित्रता में अचानक ठंडापन आ गया।

  • We sat in the coolness of the veranda.

हम बरामदे की ठंडक में बैठे।

  • His coolness under pressure helped the team.

दबाव में उसकी शांति से टीम को मदद मिली।

  • Radhika won the debate with her wit and her coolness.

राधिका ने अपनी हाज़िरजवाबी और शांत स्वभाव से वाद-विवाद जीता।

  • The coolness of the temple courtyard attracted visitors at noon.

मंदिर के आँगन की ठंडक दोपहर में आगंतुकों को खींच लाई।

◇Word family
cool adjectivecoolly adverb