lukewarm — only slightly warm; not hot
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: only slightly warm; not hot
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈluːkwɔːrm/
Korean meaning: 미지근한, 살짝 따뜻한
Korean pronunciation: **루**크웜
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
Mother tests the lukewarm bathwater for her baby's comfort
The bookworm sips lukewarm cocoa with a frown
🎤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.
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🔗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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