— 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.