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lukewarm

adjective

Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
M
Contains
UK
Scrabble score
17

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌluːkˈwɔːm

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

    “A halfhearted effort”

adjective

  1. Moderately warm

    “He hates lukewarm coffee”

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Example Sentences

A halfhearted effort
Gave only lukewarm support to the candidate
He hates lukewarm coffee
Tepid bath water

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