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lukewarm

[ˈluːkwɔːm]

lukewarm Definition

  • 1only slightly warm, not hot but not cold
  • 2showing little enthusiasm; tepid

Using lukewarm: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lukewarm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soup was lukewarm by the time it was served.

  • Example

    His response to the proposal was lukewarm at best.

  • Example

    The audience gave a lukewarm reception to the new play.

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    She had a lukewarm attitude towards the project.

lukewarm Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lukewarm

  • water that is neither hot nor cold

    Example

    I prefer to drink lukewarm water in the morning.

  • a reception that is not enthusiastic or warm

    Example

    The new product received a lukewarm reception from the market.

  • support that is not enthusiastic or strong

    Example

    The proposal received only lukewarm support from the board members.

Origins of lukewarm

from Middle English 'luke' meaning tepid or barely warm and 'warm'

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Summary: lukewarm in Brief

The term 'lukewarm' [ˈluːkwɔːm] refers to something that is only slightly warm, not hot but not cold. It can also describe a lack of enthusiasm or interest, as in 'His response to the proposal was lukewarm at best.' The phrase 'lukewarm water' denotes water that is neither hot nor cold.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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