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Definition of
coolly adverb
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
coolly
adverb
adverb
NAmE
/
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ˈkulli
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/
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1
in a way that is not friendly or enthusiastic
“We're just good friends,” she said coolly.
He received my suggestion coolly.
2
in a calm way
See
coolly
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