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Definition of Coolheaded
1. Adjective. Marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional. "The most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament"
Definition of Coolheaded
1. a. Having a temper not easily excited; free from passion.
Definition of Coolheaded
1. Adjective. Having an even temper; calm and collected ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coolheaded
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coolheaded
Literary usage of Coolheaded
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by Folklore Society (Great Britain) (1895)
"The following tale was related to me by a very trustworthy and coolheaded farmer,
who never touched spirits. " Before my marriage I was, as you know, ..."
2. The History of England from the Accession of James II by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1907)
"It was hardly safe to question the truth of the report which had been so eagerly
welcomed by the multitude. Soon, however, some coolheaded people ventured ..."
3. Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1899)
"... calm and coolheaded, had their ships follow the same course, and the Americans,
having every advantage on their side, recommenced the fire on the ..."
4. Thirty Years' View; Or, A History of the Working of the American Government by Thomas Hart Benton (1856)
"Then Mr. James J. McKay, of North Carolina—a clear, coolheaded, sagacious
man—interposed the objection which headed Mr. Slade. There was a rule of the House ..."
5. The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Thomas Babington Macaulay (1871)
"Soon, however, some coolheaded people ventured to remark that the fact of the
tyrant's death was not quite so certain as might ..."
6. The history of England from the accession of James the second by Thomas Babington Macaulay (1867)
"Soon, however, some coolheaded people ventured to remark that the fact of the
tyrant's death was not quite so certain as might be wished. ..."
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