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Adverbial coolly has 1 sense
  1. coolly, nervelessly, nonchalantly - 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"
    Derived from adjective cool2

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Term: Coolly

Description:

Coolly is an adverb that describes a calm, composed, and unruffled manner of doing or saying something. It suggests a sense of nonchalance and poise in various situations.

Sense 1:

As an adverb, coolly refers to performing an action in a calm and collected manner without showing any sign of agitation or excitement.

Example sentence: She coolly handled the difficult customer, never losing her composure.

Sense 2:

Coolly can also be used to describe a reaction or response that is characterized by detachment and lack of emotion.

Example sentence: He received the news of his promotion coolly, as if he had expected it all along.

Sense 3:

Coolly, when used in informal contexts, can mean something is fashionable, stylish, or impressive.

Example sentence: The new restaurant in town is the place to be right now; it's so coolly decorated!

Sense 4:

In a local slang context, coolly can be used as a substitute for a phrase like "take it easy" or "no worries".

Example sentence: A: "Sorry for the mess I made." B: "C'mon, coolly! It's not a big deal."

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