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adjective
- 1. (of liquid or food that should be hot) only moderately warm; tepid: "they drank bitter lukewarm coffee" Similar Opposite
- 2. showing little enthusiasm: "the film received a lukewarm reception from critics" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meaning of lukewarm as an adjective for temperature and reaction, with synonyms and translations. See how to use lukewarm in sentences and idioms.
Learn the meaning of lukewarm as an adjective for something that is moderately warm or lacking conviction. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for lukewarm.
Lukewarm is a word for things that are warm, but only barely. A forgotten cup of hot coffee will get lukewarm before it eventually gets cold. It's disappointing when food at a restaurant is served lukewarm; most people like their food hot. Also, people can have lukewarm feelings and reactions.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective lukewarm, which means slightly warm or not interested or enthusiastic. See synonyms, examples and word origin.
having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent: lukewarm applause. Synonyms: apathetic, cool, halfhearted. lukewarm. / ˌluːkˈwɔːm / adjective. (esp of water) moderately warm; tepid. having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction.
Lukewarm means mildly warm or lacking enthusiasm or conviction. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective in various dictionaries and thesauri.
Learn the meaning of lukewarm as an adjective for liquids and attitudes. Find out how to use it in sentences and see translations in different languages.
