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1
in a distant or unemotional manner; without warmth or enthusiasm
- She nodded coolly and turned away without another word.
- His offer was coolly rejected by the committee.
- They coolly acknowledged each other's presence but didn't speak.
- The idea was coolly received by most of the staff.
- She smiled coolly, clearly uninterested in the conversation.
2
in a calm and self-controlled manner, without showing strong emotion
- He coolly explained the plan despite the mounting tension.
- She coolly assessed the situation before taking action.
- The soldier moved coolly through the chaos of the battlefield.
- He answered the accusations coolly, without flinching.
- They coolly walked away from the scene, unfazed by the commotion.
3
in a way that is stylish or impressive in a relaxed, understated way
- He strolled in coolly, wearing vintage sunglasses and a leather jacket.
- She was coolly dressed in an oversized blazer and sneakers.
- The actor appeared coolly disheveled on the red carpet.
- They posed coolly for the magazine shoot.
- He leaned coolly against the wall, oozing casual charm.
4
at a somewhat low or refreshing temperature
- The breeze drifted coolly through the open window.
- Water flowed coolly from the mountain spring.
- The room was coolly shaded from the midday sun.
- She exhaled as the fan blew coolly across her face.
- The cave air moved coolly around us.