• Coolly

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /kÊŠul.lɪi/ UK

    Full definition of coolly

    Adverb

    coolly

    1. In a cool, unpanicked or collected manner.
      • 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 4, Both Selwyn and Lansing cut in coolly, dismissing the matter with a careless word or two ; and coffee was served—cambric tea in Drina's case.
      • 2011, October 2, Aled Williams, Swansea 2 - 0 Stoke, Graham secured victory with five minutes left, coolly lifting the ball over Asmir Begovic.

    Adjective

    coolly

    1. (obsolete) coolish; somewhat cool
      • SpenserKeeping my sheep amongst the coolly shade of the green alders.
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