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luke·warm
 lukewarm
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- pronunciation:
- luk
worm
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is lukewarm, it is only slightly warm. If something is lukewarm, it is not cold, but it is not really warm either.
Mr. Jones didn't want to drink his coffee because it was lukewarm now.This stain should be washed in lukewarm water.The water in the shower was becoming lukewarm, so Alicia got out.- antonyms:
- cold, hot, icy
- similar words:
- warm
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| definition 2: |
If something is lukewarm, it doesn't show much interest or excitement.
The audience gave a lukewarm response to the play.Amy was still a little annoyed with Martin, and she gave him a lukewarm greeting in the hall.- antonyms:
- enthusiastic
- similar words:
- moderate
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| related words: |
chill |
| derivation: |
lukewarmly (adv.) |
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