adjective
- somewhat cool in temperature; moderately cold
- somewhat cool in manner or attitude; mildly aloof or reserved
Usage: informal; common in everyday speech
Usage: informal
Examples
- It's a coolish morning, so bring a light jacket.
- The water in the pool is coolish but refreshing.
- She gave him a coolish reception when he arrived late.
- The weather turned coolish after the rain.
- He seemed coolish toward the new proposal at first.
- The breeze felt coolish against her skin.