coolly
- a word derived from cool.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Colin has a coolly devastating manner as the somewhat ruthless Ruth, and Ms. Yi’s Melissa exudes an air of thinly veiled contempt for just about everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
It only took the rapid forward two minutes to open the scoring after he beat the offside trap to latch on to Dan Burn's through ball before coolly picking out the bottom corner.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
Belgium striker Lukaku was set to be introduced just as Yildiz effectively sealed the points in the 77nd minute, coolly rolling home Juve's second after a Napoli defender sloppily gave the ball to Fabio Miretti.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
“Hello,” Grohl sang coolly over a bed of thrumming electric guitars, “I’ve waited here for you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
The young mouse strode onwards, his mind working coolly and without fear, confident that he could handle the situation.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
