lukewarm — only slightly warm; not hot
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: only slightly warm; not hot
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːkwɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom always serves lukewarm soup, claiming it's 'perfect temperature' while I'm secretly adding hot sauce to make it interesting.
- The audience gave a lukewarm applause to the comedian's new material.
- His lukewarm enthusiasm for the project was obvious during the meeting.
lukewarm
ADJECTIVE[/ˈluːkwɔːrm/]
only slightly warm; not hot
She frowned after sipping the lukewarm coffee left on her desk too long.
The bookworm sips lukewarm cocoa with a frown
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'luke' (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English 'hlēow' meaning warm or sheltered) combined with 'warm' (from Old English 'wearm'). The word emerged in the 15th century to describe something moderately warm rather than hot.
Breakdown
luke (moderately warm) + warm (having heat) = lukewarm (moderately warm, tepid)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always serves lukewarm soup, claiming it's 'perfect temperature' while I'm secretly adding hot sauce to make it interesting.”
“The audience gave a lukewarm applause to the comedian's new material.”
“His lukewarm enthusiasm for the project was obvious during the meeting.”
“The movie received lukewarm reviews from critics who called it 'watchable but forgettable.'”
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