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Correct spelling: coolness. Misspelling: coolnes.

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Memory tip

Cool + ness: the suffix -ness always has two Ss.

Why people write “coolnes”

The misspelling “coolnes” is only one letter off: it uses a single S where coolness has a double SS.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make coolness automatic.

What does “coolness” mean?

coolness noun

  1. calm and unruffled self-assurance

    “he performed with all the coolness of a veteran”

    Synonyms:imperturbabilityimperturbableness

  2. the property of being moderately cold

    “the chilliness of early morning”

    Synonyms:chillinessnip

  3. fearless self-possession in the face of danger

    Synonyms:nervelessness

  4. a lack of affection or enthusiasm

    “a distressing coldness of tone and manner”

    Synonyms:coldnessfrigidityfrigidnessicinesschilliness

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Coolness” in a sentence

  • She handled the crisis with coolness.
  • He performed with all the coolness of a veteran.
  • The chilliness of early morning.
  • A distressing coldness of tone and manner.

Is “coolness” a playable word?

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10 points in Scrabble · 13 in Words With Friends

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“coolnes” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from COOLNESS.

Coolness: quick answers

Is it coolnes or coolness?
The correct spelling is coolness. “coolnes” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell coolness?
Cool + ness: the suffix -ness always has two Ss.
What does coolness mean?
Coolness means: calm and unruffled self-assurance.