lukewarm
playSimple Definition of lukewarm
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: slightly warm
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: not enthusiastic : not having or showing energy or excitement
Full Definition of lukewarm
1 : moderately warm : tepid
2 : lacking conviction : halfhearted <gave them only lukewarm support>
lukewarmly
adverblukewarmness
nounExamples of lukewarm in a sentence
I hate drinking lukewarm coffee.
Our plan got a lukewarm reception.
The producer was lukewarm about her script.
Origin and Etymology of lukewarm
Middle English, from luke lukewarm + warm; probably akin to Old High German lāo lukewarm — more at lee
First Known Use: 14th century
LUKEWARM Defined for Kids
lukewarm
playDefinition of lukewarm for Students
1 : slightly warm <lukewarm water>
2 : not very interested or eager <We got a lukewarm response.>
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