Lukewarm: meaning, definitions and examples

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lukewarm

 

[ หˆluหkหŒwษ”rm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature description

Lukewarm refers to a temperature that is moderately warm, neither hot nor cold. It is often used to describe liquids, such as water or coffee, that are tepid. In a broader sense, it can also refer to attitudes or reactions that are only mildly enthusiastic or passionate. Lukewarm is commonly associated with a lack of excitement or fervor in various contexts.

Synonyms

mild, moderate, tepid, warmish.

Examples of usage

  • She took a sip of her lukewarm tea.
  • The kids complained about the lukewarm bath water.
  • His lukewarm response to the proposal surprised everyone.
  • We decided to leave the party early because of the lukewarm atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "lukewarm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lauwarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ letni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiรจde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tibio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์ง€๊ทผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูุฆ ู‚ู„ูŠู„ุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlaลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlaลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉๆธฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรบfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tibio

Etymology

The word 'lukewarm' comes from the Middle English word 'lukewarme', which itself is a combination of the word 'lew' (meaning gentle or mild) and 'warm'. The term traces its origins back to the Old English 'leow', which means 'warm'. Over time, 'lukewarm' has evolved to consistently denote a state of moderate warmth, especially in reference to liquids. The use of 'lukewarm' has broadened over time to include metaphorical uses, particularly in describing emotions or attitudes that are uninspired or only slightly enthusiastic. Its first recorded use dates back to the 14th century, and it has maintained its relevance in both everyday language and more formal writings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,801, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.