supercool
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsuːpəˌkuːl/
KK: /ˈsuːpərkuːl/
adjective
Definition
Very impressive or excellent; something that is considered very stylish or trendy.
Example
The new smartphone is supercool with its sleek design and advanced features.
Conversation
Did you see the new jacket Sam is wearing?
Yeah, it's supercool! I love the color.
I want to get something like that for myself.
You should! It'll definitely make you look supercool too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
awesome
stylish
impressive
Antonyms
uncool
ordinary
unfashionable
intransitive verb
Definition
To reach a temperature below freezing without becoming solid.
Example
The water can supercool if it is pure and undisturbed.
Tense Forms
Past: supercooled
Past Participle: supercooled
Conversation
Have you ever seen water supercool before it freezes?
No, I haven't! How does that happen?
It’s when water stays liquid below its freezing point; it can be really surprising!
transitive verb
Definition
To cool a liquid to a temperature below its normal freezing point without it becoming solid.
Example
The scientist was able to supercool the water to create ice without freezing it.
Tense Forms
Past: supercooled
Past Participle: supercooled
Conversation
Did you know you can supercool water in your freezer?
Really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it stays liquid even below freezing until you disturb it.
Root Explanation
Supercool → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "cool" (from Old English "ceald", meaning cold). The word "supercool" means to be extremely cool or to a greater degree than normal coolness.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'beyond' ('super-') just being 'cold' ('cool') — that's why supercool means extremely cool.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.