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Definition of coolly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

coolly

adverb
 
/ˈkuːlli/
 
/ˈkuːlli/
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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
    • Mike was astonished but Emma took it very coolly.
See coolly in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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