lukewarm
|luke/warm|
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/ˈluːkˌwɔrm/
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/ˈluːkˌwɔːm/
moderately warm; lacking enthusiasm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lukewarm' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lukewarme,' where 'luke' meant 'tepid' and 'warm' meant 'warm.'
Historical Evolution
'lukewarme' transformed into the modern English word 'lukewarm.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tepid or moderately warm,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking enthusiasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moderately warm; not hot or cold.
The coffee was lukewarm by the time I drank it.
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Adjective 2
lacking enthusiasm or conviction.
Her response to the proposal was lukewarm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39