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- [look-wawrm]
- /ˈlukˈwɔrm/
- /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [look-wawrm]
- /ˈlukˈwɔrm/
Definitions of lukewarm word
- adjective lukewarm moderately warm; tepid. 1
- adjective lukewarm having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent: lukewarm applause. 1
- noun lukewarm (of liquid or food that should be hot) only moderately warm; tepid. 1
- adjective lukewarm water 1
- adjective lukewarm reaction, reception 1
- adjective lukewarm Something, especially a liquid, that is lukewarm is only slightly warm. 0
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Origin of lukewarm
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English lukewarme tepid, equivalent to luke tepid (unexplained alteration of lew, Old English gehlēow tepid) + warme warm
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Parts of speech for Lukewarm
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adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lukewarm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj lukewarm
- tepid — moderately warm; lukewarm: tepid water.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- warmish — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- indecisive — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adjective lukewarm
- unenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- half-hearted — having or showing little enthusiasm: a halfhearted attempt to work.
- unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
Antonyms for lukewarm
adj lukewarm
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- chilly — Something that is chilly is unpleasantly cold.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
adjective lukewarm
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- cooled — At a lower temperature.
- excited — awakened
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