Meaning & Definition of Lukewarm in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Slightly warm; especially, in terms of temperature.

  Example Sentence: The coffee was lukewarm by the time I got to it.

• Definition: Not enthusiastic or interested; apathetic.

  Example Sentence: He gave a lukewarm response to the proposal.

• Definition: Fairly temperate; lacking strong features.

  Example Sentence: The speech was lukewarm and failed to inspire the audience.

Etymology

Origin: The term 'lukewarm' is a combination of 'luke', an old term meaning 'tepid', and 'warm'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lukewarm reception: A response that is not warm or enthusiastic.
• lukewarm support: Support that is weak or lacking fervor.
• lukewarm attitude: An attitude characterized by lack of strong feelings.

Translations

• Spanish: tibio

• French: tiède

• German: lauwarm

• Russian: тепловатый

Related Words

• tepid: Moderately warm; lacking in passion or force.

• indifferent: Having no particular interest or concern.

Slang Meanings of lukewarm

• Meaning: A term to describe something or someone that is uninspiring.

  Example Sentence: That movie was pretty lukewarm, not what I expected.

• Meaning: Used to describe a lackluster performance or effort.

  Example Sentence: His lukewarm showing at the event didn't impress anyone.