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LUKEWARM

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

Example:

gave only lukewarm support to the candidate

Synonyms:

half-hearted; halfhearted; lukewarm; tepid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unenthusiastic (not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor)

Derivation:

lukewarmness (lack of passion, force or animation)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Moderately warm

Example:

tepid bath water

Synonyms:

lukewarm; tepid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

warm (having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat)

Derivation:

lukewarmness (a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin)

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