Synonyms for cool
52 synonyms for “cool”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Cool as in “chill”
verb: make cool or cooler
- chill
- chilly
- refrigerate
- frosty
- fresh
- moderate
- icy
- frigid
- ice
- frozen
- dry
- freezing
Cool as in “fine”
adjective: being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
- fine
- neat
- ok
- quiet
- relaxed
- awesome
- acceptable
- easy
- calm
- bad
- hunky-dory
- okay
Cool as in “aplomb”
noun: great coolness and composure under strain
- distant
- standoffish
- unemotional
- phlegmatic
- calmness
- composure
- aplomb
- poise
- nonchalant
- unapproachable
- unflappable
- undemonstrative
- sang-froid
Cool as in “unresponsive”
adjective: psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike
- aloof
- indifferent
- remote
- impassive
- unfriendly
- unconcerned
- unresponsive
Cool as in “fashionable”
adjective: fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept
- fashionable
- stylish
- trendy
- serene
- dandy
- hip
Cool as in “cold”
adjective: neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
- cold
- temperate
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