酷
cruel; extremely; cool; handsome
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
cruel; brutal; merciless
literaryDescribes actions or people that show no mercy.
Cruel officials in ancient times often used severe punishments.
This cruel method is appalling.
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Under the cruel government, people lived in hardship.
His eyes showed a cruel intensity.
History records many cases of cruel laws.
adverb
extremely; very; intensely
neutralUsed to emphasize the degree of an adjective or verb.
At noon in summer, the sun is so intense that it makes people unable to open their eyes.
He has an intense love for his work.
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The competition in this game was intense, with both sides giving their all.
She resembles her mother extremely, even in manner.
Winters in the north are extremely cold, with temperatures often below minus twenty degrees.
adjective
cool; awesome; handsome and stylish
informalOriginally from English 'cool', now commonly used in youth culture and internet slang to describe someone stylish, attractive, or impressive.
He looks cool wearing sunglasses.
The male lead in this movie is so cool; many young people like him.
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Her new hairstyle is very unique, so cool!
That boy riding a motorcycle looks cool.
Among young people,