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Coolness

The state of being cool; a moderate degree of cold; a moderate degree, or a want, of passion; want of ardor, zeal, or affection; calmness.

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Calmness 76% connected

The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cold 76% connected

Deprived of heat, or having a low temperature; not warm or hot; gelid; frigid.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coldness 76% connected

The state or quality of being cold.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Frigidness 76% connected

The state of being frigid; want of heat, vigor, or affection; coldness; dullness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stone 76% connected

Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…

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Cold 74% connected

Deprived of heat, or having a low temperature; not warm or hot; gelid; frigid.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cold 74% connected

Deprived of heat, or having a low temperature; not warm or hot; gelid; frigid.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cool 74% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cool 74% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Chilliness 92% connected

A state or sensation of being chilly; a disagreeable sensation of coldness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Coldness 92% connected

The state or quality of being cold.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Frigidness 92% connected

The state of being frigid; want of heat, vigor, or affection; coldness; dullness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Iciness 92% connected

The state or quality of being icy or very cold; frigidity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Nervelessness 92% connected

The state of being nerveless.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Nip 92% connected

A sip or small draught; esp., a draught of intoxicating liquor; a dram.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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