41 alternatives to the word “cool”

Now that I’ve started paying attention to it, it’s appalling how many times I use the word “cool.” I don’t use it in any formal, written communication, but I do most assuredly use it too often in conversation and and in text messages.

We’re all writers here, so let’s see if we can’t come up with a few alternatives to the word “cool.” (“Cool” as an adjective meaning good or excellent: That Tesla is cool.”) Here are a few to get started, though not all of these will apply in every context.

  1. Astonishing
  2. Bewitching
  3. Brilliant
  4. Captivating
  5. Charming
  6. Copacetic
  7. Delightful
  8. Dashing
  9. Divine
  10. Distinctive
  11. Dreamy
  12. Dynamite
  13. Elegant
  14. Enchanting
  15. Entrancing
  16. Exceptional
  17. Exemplary
  18. Exquisite
  19. Flawless
  20. Graceful
  21. Glorious
  22. Groovy
  23. Hip
  24. Impeccable
  25. Impressive
  26. Incomparable
  27. Inspiring
  28. Irresistible
  29. Marvelous
  30. Polished
  31. Profound
  32. Sensational
  33. Sharp
  34. Shocking
  35. Sophisticated
  36. Splendid
  37. Striking
  38. Stylish
  39. Unreal
  40. Wonderful
  41. Wondrous

How about you, PR Daily readers? Any to add to the list?

This article was first published on Ragan Communication’s PR Daily.

 

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