adverb
- in a calm, controlled manner without showing emotion or excitement
- in an unfriendly or distant manner
- in a way that provides or feels cool temperature
Examples
- She coolly handled the crisis without panicking.
- He responded coolly to the criticism.
- The manager coolly dismissed their concerns.
- She greeted him coolly after their argument.
- The evening breeze blew coolly across the lake.
- He coolly calculated the risks before investing.
- The air conditioning kept the room coolly comfortable.