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coolness

[/ˈkuːlnəs/]
noun
frieza
1. The quality or state of being cool in temperature
The coolness of the evening air was refreshing.
A frieza do ar da noite foi refrescante.
2. Calmness and composure in manner or attitude
She handled the crisis with great coolness.
Ela enfrentou a crise com muita frieza.
3. The quality of being fashionable, attractive, or socially desirable
His coolness made him popular among his peers.
Sua atitude descontraída o tornou popular entre seus pares.
4. Lack of enthusiasm or friendliness; aloofness
There was a certain coolness between the two former friends.
Havia certa frieza entre os dois antigos amigos.
NYC Slang
cool
Synonyms
composurecalmnesstranquilitydetachmentaloofnessstyle
Antonyms
warmthenthusiasmexcitementanxietypassion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frieza
Most common usage for temperature and emotional state
General Brazilian
descontração
Used for coolness as in fashionable or relaxed attitude
Portugal
frieza
Standard term across all contexts
Portugal
calma
Alternative for composure and calmness

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your cool - manter a compostura
lose your cool - perder a compostura
the cool factor - o fator legal/atrativo
play it cool - fazer de conta que não se importa
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