Coolly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher".
Examples
- She walked into the crowded room coolly, as if she owned the place, and began to mingle with the guests.
- The experienced pilot navigated the turbulent skies coolly, never once showing a sign of panic.
- He coolly lit a cigarette and leaned against the wall, watching the chaos unfold before him.
- The professional thief coolly cracked the safe and made off with the valuable jewels.
- The young musician coolly took the stage, strummed the first chord, and began to sing with confidence.