different between abstemiousness vs coolness

English

Etymology

abstemious +? -ness

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /æb?sti.mi.?s.n?s/, /?b?sti.mi.?s.n?s/

Noun

abstemiousness (uncountable)

1. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. [from early 17th c.]

Usage notes

• It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.

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English

Etymology

From Middle English colnes, colnesse, from Old English c?lnes, c?lnes (“coolness; cool air, breeze”); equivalent to cool +? -ness.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?ku?ln?s/
• Hyphenation: cool?ness

Noun

coolness (usually uncountable, plural coolnesses)

1. (uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. chilly.
2. (countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. chilly.
3. (uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. calm.
4. Indifference; lack of passion or interest.
5. (slang, uncountable) The state of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing.
6. (slang, countable) The result or product of being cool, i.e. good or pleasing. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

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