In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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.
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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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DESIRABLE
(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”
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