COOLNESS

coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness, chilliness

(noun) a lack of affection or enthusiasm; “a distressing coldness of tone and manner”

coolness, nervelessness

(noun) fearless self-possession in the face of danger

chilliness, coolness, nip

(noun) the property of being moderately cold; “the chilliness of early morning”

coolness, imperturbability, imperturbableness

(noun) calm and unruffled self-assurance; “he performed with all the coolness of a veteran”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

coolness (usually uncountable, plural coolnesses)

(uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. chilly.

(countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. chilly.

(uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. calm.

Indifference; lack of passion or interest.

(slang, uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.

(slang, countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Cool"ness, n.

1. The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmness.

2. Calm impudence; self-possession. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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