coolly

adverb15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.4
coolly polite5.0

describes someone who is polite but in a way that is not friendly or enthusiastic

say coolly6.5
reply coolly6.3
answer coolly6.2
ask coolly6.0
respond coolly5.9
remark coolly5.8
stare coolly5.8
retort coolly5.5
eye coolly5.5
inform coolly5.2
react coolly4.8

to show little emotion when reacting to something

enquire coolly4.5

A more formal way of saying 'ask'

greet coolly4.5

to greet someone without warmth or enthusiasm

observe coolly4.2

to watch or notice something in a detached manner