adj
Meaning 1
Having an even temper; calm and collected
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
coolheaded
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Meaning 2
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- play it cool
- keep cool
- stayed coolheaded in the crisis
- the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cool, nerveless
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From cool + headed, thus "having a cool head."