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Lukewarmly: meaning, definitions and examples

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lukewarmly

 

[ หˆluหkหŒwษ”หrmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tempered response

Lukewarmly refers to a moderate or indifferent response, neither enthusiastic nor hostile. It conveys a sense of mildness or lack of strong emotion. When someone reacts lukewarmly, they may show some interest, but it's far from passionate or excited. This term can apply to opinions, reactions, or even physical sensations.

Synonyms

half-heartedly, indifferently, tepidly

Examples of usage

  • She responded lukewarmly to the invitation.
  • The audience clapped lukewarmly after the performance.
  • His lukewarmly expressed ideas failed to impress the committee.

Translations

Translations of the word "lukewarmly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lauwarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hangat-hangat kuku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ letni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiรจde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ templado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์ง€๊ทผํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูุฆ ู‚ู„ูŠู„ุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlaลพnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlaลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toplo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรบflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ templado

Etymology

The term 'lukewarmly' derives from the adjective 'lukewarm,' which itself has its origins in the Old English word 'hlฤ“ow,' meaning 'to keep warm.' The prefix 'lu-' in this context evolved from Middle English 'luk,' a phonetic alteration to signify a temperate warmth, neither hot nor cold. The notion of being lukewarm has often been used metaphorically in both literature and religious texts to describe a lack of fervor or zeal, particularly in moral or ethical contexts. The adverbial form 'lukewarmly' emerged to modify verbs or adjectives, highlighting this tepid or indifferent quality in various responses or actions. The usage of 'lukewarmly' reflects both a cultural and linguistic evolution, illustrating the nuanced ways in which language can convey degrees of emotional engagement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,645, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.