Dope vs. Cool: What's the Difference?
Edited by Aimie Carlson || By Janet White || Updated on October 17, 2023
"Dope" is not an incorrect spelling for "Cool." Both are slang terms, with "Cool" meaning impressive or agreeable.
Key Differences
"Dope" has a historical context related to drugs, while "Cool" does not.
"Cool" is more universally understood than "Dope."
"Dope" has four letters, while "Cool" has five.
"Cool" can refer to temperature, while "Dope" typically does not.
"Dope" can also mean information, while "Cool" does not have this definition.
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Dope and Cool Definitions
Dope
Dope is an incorrect spelling of Cool.
Cool
Free from excitement or anxiety.
She remained cool under pressure.
Cool
Marked by restrained emotion.
She received the news with a cool demeanor.
Cool
Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold
Fresh, cool water.
A cool autumn evening.
Cool
Giving or suggesting relief from heat
A cool breeze.
A cool blouse.
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Cool
Marked by calm self-control
A cool negotiator.
Cool
Marked by indifference, disdain, or dislike; unfriendly or unresponsive
A cool greeting.
Was cool to the idea of higher taxes.
Cool
Of, relating to, or characteristic of colors, such as blue and green, that produce the impression of coolness.
Cool
Knowledgeable or aware of the latest trends or developments
Spent all his time trying to be cool.
Cool
Excellent; first-rate
Has a cool sports car.
Had a cool time at the party.
Cool
Acceptable; satisfactory
It's cool if you don't want to talk about it.
Cool
(Slang) Entire; full
Worth a cool million.
Cool
(Informal) In a casual manner; nonchalantly
Play it cool.
Cool
To make less warm.
Cool
To make less ardent, intense, or zealous
Problems that soon cooled my enthusiasm for the project.
Cool
(Physics) To reduce the molecular or kinetic energy of (an object).
Cool
To become less warm
Took a dip to cool off.
Cool
To become calmer
Needed time for tempers to cool.
Cool
A cool place, part, or time
The cool of early morning.
Cool
The state or quality of being cool.
Cool
Composure; poise
"Our release marked a victory. The nation had kept its cool" (Moorhead Kennedy).
Cool
Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.
Cool
Allowing or suggesting heat relief.
Linen has made cool and breathable clothing for millennia.
Cool
Of a color, in the range of violet to green.
If you have a reddish complexion, you should mainly wear cool colors.
Cool
Of a person, not showing emotion; calm and in control of oneself.
Cool
Unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical.
His proposals had a cool reception.
Cool
Calmly audacious.
In control as always, he came up with a cool plan.
Cool
Applied facetiously to a sum of money, commonly as if to give emphasis to the largeness of the amount.
Cool
(informal) Of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave; considered popular by others.
Cool
(informal) In fashion and fancy, part of or befitting the most leading trends and habits of the in crowd; originally hipster slang.
Cool
(informal) Of an action, all right; acceptable; that does not present a problem.
Is it cool if I sleep here tonight?
Cool
(informal) Very interesting or exciting.
I think astronomy is really cool.
Cool
(informal) (followed by with) Able to tolerate; to be fine with.
I'm completely cool with my girlfriend leaving me.
Cool
(informal) (of a pair of people) holding no grudge against one another; having no beef.
We're cool, right?
Cool
(sarcastic) (of an act or situation)'' annoying, irritating.
Cool
A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.
In the cool of the morning
Cool
A calm temperament.
Cool
The property of being cool, popular or in fashion.
Cool
To lose heat, to get colder.
I like to let my tea cool before drinking it so I don't burn my tongue.
Cool
To make cooler, less warm.
Cool
To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
Relations cooled between the USA and the USSR after 1980.
Cool
To make less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
Cool
(transitive) To kill.
Cool
Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.
Fanned with cool winds.
Cool
Not ardent, warm, fond, or passionate; not hasty; deliberate; exercising self-control; self-possessed; dispassionate; indifferent; as, a cool lover; a cool debater.
For a patriot, too cool.
Cool
Not retaining heat; light; as, a cool dress.
Cool
Manifesting coldness or dislike; chilling; apathetic; as, a cool manner.
Cool
Quietly impudent; negligent of propriety in matters of minor importance, either ignorantly or willfully; presuming and selfish; audacious; as, cool behavior.
Its cool stare of familiarity was intolerable.
Cool
Applied facetiously, in a vague sense, to a sum of money, commonly as if to give emphasis to the largeness of the amount.
He had lost a cool hundred.
Leaving a cool thousand to Mr. Matthew Pocket.
Cool
A moderate state of cold; coolness; - said of the temperature of the air between hot and cold; as, the cool of the day; the cool of the morning or evening.
Cool
To make cool or cold; to reduce the temperature of; as, ice cools water.
Send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue.
Cool
To moderate the heat or excitement of; to allay, as passion of any kind; to calm; to moderate.
We have reason to cool our raging motions, our carnal stings, our unbitted lusts.
Cool
To become less hot; to lose heat.
I saw a smith stand with his hammer, thus,the whilst his iron did on the anvil cool.
Cool
To lose the heat of excitement or passion; to become more moderate.
I will not give myself liberty to think, lest I should cool.
Cool
The quality of being cool;
The cool of early morning
Cool
Great coolness and composure under strain;
Keep your cool
Cool
Make cool or cooler;
Chill the food
Cool
Loose heat;
The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm
Cool
Lose intensity;
His enthusiasm cooled considerably
Cool
Neither warm or very cold; giving relief from heat;
A cool autumn day
A cool room
Cool summer dresses
Cool drinks
A cool breeze
Cool
Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional;
Play it cool
Keep cool
Stayed coolheaded in the crisis
The most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament
Cool
(color) inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets;
Cool greens and blues and violets
Cool
Psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike;
Relations were cool and polite
A cool reception
Cool to the idea of higher taxes
Cool
Used of a number or sum and meaning without exaggeration or qualification;
A cool million bucks
Cool
Fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept;
He's a cool dude
That's cool
Mary's dress is really cool
It's not cool to arrive at a party too early
Cool
Having low temperature.
The water was cool and refreshing.
Cool
Fashionably attractive or impressive.
That new movie is really cool!
Cool
Exhibiting calmness or disinterest.
He gave a cool response to the news.
FAQs
What is the root word of Cool?
"Cool" is the root word, from Old English "cōl."
Why is it called Cool?
Its origins come from the temperature aspect and evolved in slang to mean impressive.
What is the pronunciation of Cool?
It is pronounced as /kuːl/.
What is the singular form of Cool?
"Cool" is already in singular form.
Which vowel is used before Cool?
The vowel "o" is used in "Cool."
Is Cool a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, but context matters.
What is the plural form of Cool?
When referring to a group with a relaxed demeanor, "Cools" can be used, but it's not common.
What is the verb form of Cool?
"Cool" itself can be a verb as in "to cool something down."
Which preposition is used with Cool?
"In" as in "cool in the shade."
Which conjunction is used with Cool?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
Which article is used with Cool?
"The" or "a" can be used, e.g., "the cool breeze" or "a cool person."
Is Cool a noun or adjective?
"Cool" can be both a noun and an adjective.
Is the Cool term a metaphor?
When used to describe something impressive, it can be metaphorical.
What is the stressed syllable in Cool?
The entire word as it's a single syllable.
What is the opposite of Cool?
"Hot" in temperature; "Uncool" in trendiness.
Is Cool an adverb?
No, it's not an adverb.
How many syllables are in Cool?
One syllable.
What is another term for Cool?
"Chill."
Which determiner is used with Cool?
Determiners like "the," "this," "that," etc. can be used depending on context.
What is the first form of Cool?
"Cool."
What is the second form of Cool?
"Cooled."
Is Cool an abstract noun?
In the context of describing a state of mind or demeanor, it can be.
Is Cool a collective noun?
No, it's not a collective noun.
Is Cool a vowel or consonant?
"Cool" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Is Cool a countable noun?
Not in its typical uses.
How is Cool used in a sentence?
"The cool breeze felt wonderful on a hot day."
Is the word Cool imperative?
It can be, as in "Stay cool!"
How do we divide Cool into syllables?
It's a single-syllable word: Cool.
What part of speech is Cool?
It can be a noun, adjective, or verb.
What is the third form of Cool?
"Cooled."
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