coolness

noun

Definition of coolnessnext
1
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper his coolness under pressure makes him everyone's first choice to head a project with an ironclad deadline

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2
as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable the coolness of their clothes is something that high schoolers tend to obsess over

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  1. composure
  2. elegance
  3. hipness
  4. style
  5. hip
  6. cool
Noun
  • Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Partisanship and hipness seemed, ever so briefly, compatible.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
  • But there’s not a smack of hipness here, and Jalali is not on a quest for cool.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2023
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • What’s a little Agatha Christie–style poisoning among the ultrarich and everyone else when prestige is on the line?
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Aligning your values with your leadership style and organizational goals is essential for authentic leadership.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of style
Noun
  • For instance, what new parent wouldn't love a cube-sized portable sterilizer that easily attaches to a diaper bag, or a viral hip carrier that makes touting their little one basically effortless?
    Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Sydney. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Bode Aujla, a downtown darling, fashioned Ariana Grande a Glinda in her hip, kitschy image without veering into costume territory.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hip
Noun
  • Earlier models had around 180 watts of solar charging to the car's 12-volt system for running accessories in the vehicle – primarily to assist with the car's cabin fans to keep the interior cool.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Dodger fans lost their cool and the Dodgers lost their edge in a series-tying debacle, columnist Bill Plaschke observes.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of cool
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coolness

cool (off or down)

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