supercool
1 of 2verb
su·per·cool ˌsü-pər-ˈkül 
supercooled; supercooling; supercools
transitive verb
: to cool below the freezing point without solidification or crystallization
intransitive verb
: to become supercooled
supercool
2 of 2adjective
: extremely cool: such as
a
: showing extraordinary reserve and self-control
b
: being the latest style or fashion
Synonyms
Adjective
- à la mode
- a la mode
- au courant
- chic
- cool [slang]
- exclusive
- fashionable
- fresh [slang]
- happening
- hip
- in
- modish
- sharp
- smart
- snappy
- stylish
- swell
- swish
- trendy
- voguish
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Example Sentences
Adjective the teen picked out some supercool, superexpensive sneakers
Recent Examples on the Web
Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2019 Any potential solution, like one proposed in 2018 that uses cesium gas, must combine extremely high-level knowledge of multiple disciplines and cutting-edge tools like supercooling and antimatter beams. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2019 Like many hibernating insects, overwintering mosquitoes depend on supercooling, a process by which an animal has the ability to rid its body fluids of impurities that would trigger the formation of ice. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2018 The key is supercooling magnetized molecules to minus 351 degrees Fahrenheit. Lacy Schley, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2017 Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 It’s just one more supercool thing at the International Spy Museum. Marylou Tousignant, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 His work isn’t on view in the supercool galleries of New York’s Chelsea or at Art Basel Miami Beach. Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 25 Feb. 2022 One supercool thing about Gaggia is that in 1936 the Italian espresso machine manufacturer developed the modern process of using water pressure, not steam, to extract espresso shots and patented it in 1938. Jenna Adrian-diaz, Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2022 As people drool over the supercool trailer for Jim Jarmusch’s upcoming zombie film, The Dead Don’t Die, take the chance to acquaint yourself with his early work, starting with this 1984 breakthrough, starring John Lurie and Richard Edson. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2021 So, ahead, scroll through our gift guide for 32 wedding anniversary gifts, from pretty jewelry to stylish homeware and, yes, supercool appliances. Laura Lajiness, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2021 Aziz: The supercool design of Tarform is one that turns a lot of heads. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 20 May 2021 The secret is using liquid hydrogen to supercool engine parts to a superconducting state. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 23 Apr. 2021 See More
Verb
Gizmodo reports that some whimsical scientists have supercooled their Lego bricks in order to test for heat tolerance. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 26 Dec. 2019 Any potential solution, like one proposed in 2018 that uses cesium gas, must combine extremely high-level knowledge of multiple disciplines and cutting-edge tools like supercooling and antimatter beams. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2019 Like many hibernating insects, overwintering mosquitoes depend on supercooling, a process by which an animal has the ability to rid its body fluids of impurities that would trigger the formation of ice. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2018 The key is supercooling magnetized molecules to minus 351 degrees Fahrenheit. Lacy Schley, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2017 Adjective
And when fun and games aren’t what’s called for there are also quiet homework rooms with supercool furniture like modular couches to stretch out on, or hanging pods to get cozy in. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 It’s just one more supercool thing at the International Spy Museum. Marylou Tousignant, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 His work isn’t on view in the supercool galleries of New York’s Chelsea or at Art Basel Miami Beach. Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 25 Feb. 2022 One supercool thing about Gaggia is that in 1936 the Italian espresso machine manufacturer developed the modern process of using water pressure, not steam, to extract espresso shots and patented it in 1938. Jenna Adrian-diaz, Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2022 As people drool over the supercool trailer for Jim Jarmusch’s upcoming zombie film, The Dead Don’t Die, take the chance to acquaint yourself with his early work, starting with this 1984 breakthrough, starring John Lurie and Richard Edson. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2021 So, ahead, scroll through our gift guide for 32 wedding anniversary gifts, from pretty jewelry to stylish homeware and, yes, supercool appliances. Laura Lajiness, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2021 Aziz: The supercool design of Tarform is one that turns a lot of heads. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 20 May 2021 The secret is using liquid hydrogen to supercool engine parts to a superconducting state. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 23 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1904, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Adjective
1962, in the meaning defined above
supercools
verb
as in quick-freezes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- quick-freezes
- freezes
- frosts
- ices
- ventilates
- air-conditions
- cools
- refrigerates
- chills
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- heats
- warms
- toasts
- steams
- boils
- bakes
- broils
- heat-treats
- tempers
- microwaves
- electrets
- electric
- electric bicycle
- electric bicycles
- electric bike
- electric bikes
- electric board
- electric brain
- electric broom
- electric calamine
- electric catfish
- electric cell
- electric chair
- electric charge
- electric clock
- electric current
- electric displacement
- electric double layer
- electric ear
- electric eel
- electric eraser
- electric eye
- electric eyes
- electric fence
- electric field