LUKEWARM


Meaning of LUKEWARM in English

— lukewarmly , adv. — lukewarmness, lukewarmth , n.

/loohk"wawrm"/ , adj.

1. moderately warm; tepid.

2. having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent: lukewarm applause.

[ 1350-1400; ME lukewarme tepid, equiv. to luke tepid (unexplained alter. of lew, OE gehleow tepid) + warme WARM ]

Syn. 2. halfhearted, cool, apathetic.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .