Lukewarmness: meaning, definitions and examples

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lukewarmness

 

[ หˆluหkหŒwษ”หrmnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lauwarmheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ letnioล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚‹ใพๆนฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiรฉdeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ templado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์ง€๊ทผํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงูุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlaลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlaลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toplota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.