Meaning of “coolness” in the English Dictionary

"coolness" in American English

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coolnessnoun [ U ]

us /ˈkul·nəs/

coolness noun [ U ] (COLD)

the state or quality of being slightly cold:

There’s a slight coolness in the air.

coolness noun [ U ] (UNFRIENDLINESS)

an attitude of being unfriendly or not showing affection or interest in something or someone:

Grace had felt some coolness between them.

coolness noun [ U ] (CALM)

the state of being calm and not anxious or frightened:

She’s known for her coolness under pressure on the tennis court.

(Definition of “coolness” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)