1. past tense and past participle of cool; made or became less hot
2. became less intense, excited, or enthusiastic

1. having been made less hot; chilled

Examples

• The soup cooled quickly in the refrigerator.
• She cooled the engine by adding water to the radiator.
• His anger cooled after he heard the explanation.
• The relationship cooled over time.
• We served the cooled pie for dessert.
• The cooled metal was safe to handle.
• Their enthusiasm cooled when they saw the price.