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    coolly
    /ˈkuːl(l)i/

    adverb

    • 1. in a way that lacks friendliness or enthusiasm: "the representatives were greeted coolly"
    • 2. in a way that is fashionably attractive or impressive: informal "she was coolly dressed down in cut-off jean shorts"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOOLLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Coolly means in an unfriendly way or with an unfriendly attitude that lacks affection or interest. Learn how to use this adverb with sentences and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncoolly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Coolly is an adverb that means in a way that is not friendly or enthusiastic, or in a calm way. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples and synonyms, and join the Oxford community for more language learning tips.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cool, from adjective to adverb to noun. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of cool.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › coollyCoolly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    coolly. When you do or say something coolly, it's done with a calm smoothness. If your friend is struggling to get the lid off a jar, you might take it from him, tap it on the counter, and coolly unscrew the lid. The adverb coolly is perfect for describing an easy, nonchalant way of doing things.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › coollyCOOLLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Coolly means in an unfriendly way or with an unfriendly attitude that lacks affection or interest. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › coollyCoolly - definition of coolly by The Free Dictionary

    1. Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold: fresh, cool water; a cool autumn evening. 2. Giving or suggesting relief from heat: a cool breeze; a cool blouse. 3. Marked by calm self-control: a cool negotiator. 4. Marked by indifference, disdain, or dislike; unfriendly or unresponsive: a cool greeting; was cool to the idea of higher taxes. 5.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › coolly_advcoolly, adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    Learn the definition, usage, and origin of the adverb coolly from the Oxford English Dictionary. Coolly can mean calmly, deliberately, or with contempt, among other meanings.