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lukewarm
[ look-wawrm ]
adjective
- moderately warm; tepid.
- having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent:
lukewarm applause.
Synonyms: , ,
lukewarm
/ ˌːˈɔː /
adjective
- (esp of water) moderately warm; tepid
- having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction
Derived Forms
- ˌܰˈɲ, adverb
- ˌܰˈɲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܰwl adverb
- ܰwn ܰwٳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lukewarm1
Example Sentences
In November 1980, Lennon released the "Double Fantasy" album to lukewarm reception, only three weeks before his murder.
The paragraph also contains a vague and lukewarm reference to the idea of European peacekeepers, which have been pitched by the UK and France, with the line attributed only to the Ukrainian delegation.
Take showers with lukewarm water but don’t turn up the temperature.
A Trump backer warns against anything lukewarm: "a proper commitment, not just a road map, or a path – be more specific, say 'Yes we'll hit it by this date,' and throw in some more".
In a time when local economies could desperately use a shot in the arm, it was tough to see such a lukewarm approach to tourism for a city that has endured so much suffering.
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