Cool Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The weather forecast predicted that the heat would start to cool off by the evening.
- Her initial anger began to cool off once she had time to reflect on the situation.
- The stock market rally started to cool off as investors became more cautious.
- After the argument, she needed some space to cool off before talking to him again.
- The rowdy crowd started to cool off as the night wore on and the music slowed down.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- After witnessing the intense argument, the couple went for a walk to cool off.
- Heated discussions often require a break to cool off before resuming negotiations.
- The comedian suggested the audience take a moment to cool off before addressing the sensitive topic.
- It took the children a while to cool off after losing the intense soccer match.
- The coach advised the players to cool off and collect their thoughts before the next game.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Feel less enamoured of something or somebody.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- After dating him for a month, she started to cool off and lose interest in the relationship.
- Their initial enthusiasm for the project began to cool off as they encountered more obstacles.
- Her cool off towards her once favourite artist started when she discovered his music was highly produced.
- He claimed the romance was still alive, but she could sense that he had begun to cool off.
- As more people joined the dance class, she cooled off and decided not to continue.