Lukewarmness: meaning, definitions and examples
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lukewarmness
[ หluหkหwษหrmnษs ]
temperature state
Lukewarmness refers to a moderate warmth that is neither hot nor cold. It is often used to describe a temperature that is slightly above room temperature but not warm enough to be considered hot.
Synonyms
moderateness, tepidness, warmth
Examples of usage
- The tea was left out too long and became lukewarm.
- He prefers his bathwater to be at a lukewarm temperature.
- After heating, the soup should not be lukewarm before serving.
Translations
Translations of the word "lukewarmness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น morna
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคนเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lauwarmheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ hangat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฟะปะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ letnioลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใใพๆนฏ
๐ซ๐ท tiรฉdeur
๐ช๐ธ templado
๐น๐ท ฤฑlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ์ง๊ทผํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงูุฆ
๐จ๐ฟ vlaลพnost
๐ธ๐ฐ vlaลพnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆธฉ็ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ toplota
๐ฎ๐ธ hita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ isti
๐ฒ๐ฝ tibio
Etymology
The word 'lukewarm' originates from the Old English word 'luccan', which means to warm. The 'warm' part of the word is straightforward, relating to the condition of being at a higher temperature. The combination of 'luke' and 'warm' conveys a sense of slight warmth. Historically, 'lukewarm' has also been associated with indifference or lack of enthusiasm, reflecting a metaphorical quality that is neither passionate nor cold. This figurative sense of the word emerged in English literature, particularly during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and has since been popularized in both everyday speech and literature.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,167, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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