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lukewarm

/ˌluːkˈwɔːrm/
luke · warm ˌluːk · ˈwɔːrm
English Definition
adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic
中文释义
微温的，不热情的
Significado en Español
tibio, poco entusiasta
한국어 뜻
미지근한, 냉담한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ấm ấm, hờ hững
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Example Sentence

The soup was only lukewarm by the time we ate.

等我们吃的时候汤只是微温的了。

Synonyms
tepid indifferent halfhearted
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lukewarm”:

  1. A tepid
  2. B scalding
  3. C freezing
  4. D enthusiastic
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A — tepid. “lukewarm” means adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tea had gone ______, so she warmed it up on the stove again.

  1. A boiling
  2. B scalding
  3. C lukewarm
  4. D freezing
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C — lukewarm. “lukewarm” means adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic

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Common questions about “lukewarm”

What does “lukewarm” mean?

lukewarm — adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic. In Chinese: 微温的，不热情的.

How do you pronounce “lukewarm”?

lukewarm is pronounced /ˌluːkˈwɔːrm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: luke · warm.

How do you use “lukewarm” in a sentence?

The soup was only lukewarm by the time we ate. (等我们吃的时候汤只是微温的了。)

What are synonyms for “lukewarm”?

tepid, indifferent, halfhearted — all close in meaning to lukewarm (adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic).

Is “lukewarm” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lukewarm appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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