SuaviloquyToday’s word

coolness

Coolness, n.

1. The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmness.

2. Calm impudence; self-possession. [Colloq.]

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists coolness only as an antonym, under amazement, attachment.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given