coolly
adverb/ˈkuːlli/
/ˈkuːlli/
- in a way that is not friendly or enthusiastic
- ‘We're just good friends,’ she said coolly.
- He received my suggestion coolly.
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- in a calm way
- Mike was astonished but Emma took it very coolly.
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