LUKEWARM


Meaning of LUKEWARM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lu:kwɔ:m ]

1.

Something, especially a liquid, that is lukewarm is only slightly warm.

Wash your face with lukewarm water...

The coffee was weak and lukewarm.

= tepid

ADJ

2.

If you describe a person or their attitude as lukewarm , you mean that they are not showing much enthusiasm or interest.

The study received a lukewarm response from the Home Secretary.

ADJ : oft ADJ towards n

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