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lukewarm

/ˌluːkˈwɔːrm/
English Definition
adj. slightly warm; not enthusiastic
中文释义
微温的,不热情的
Example Sentence

The committee gave only lukewarm support to the proposal, citing unresolved budget concerns and lack of public input.

委员会对该提案仅给予不温不火的支持,理由是预算问题未解决且缺乏公众意见。

Synonyms
tepid indifferent halfhearted
Antonyms
enthusiastic scalding
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “lukewarm”?

  1. A Worried, anxious
  2. B Causing anxiety or uneasiness
  3. C Too sure of oneself
  4. D Slightly warm; not enthusiastic
Show answer

D — Slightly warm; not enthusiastic. “lukewarm” means slightly warm; not enthusiastic.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “slightly warm; not enthusiastic”?

  1. A uneasy
  2. B unsettling
  3. C overconfident
  4. D lukewarm
Show answer

D — lukewarm. “lukewarm” means slightly warm; not enthusiastic.

Common questions about “lukewarm”

What does “lukewarm” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “lukewarm”?

lukewarm is pronounced /ˌluːkˈwɔːrm/.

How is “lukewarm” used in a sentence?

The committee gave only lukewarm support to the proposal, citing unresolved budget concerns and lack of public input. (委员会对该提案仅给予不温不火的支持,理由是预算问题未解决且缺乏公众意见。)

What are synonyms for “lukewarm”?

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

What is the opposite of “lukewarm”?

enthusiastic, scalding — each the opposite of lukewarm (slightly warm; not enthusiastic).

Is “lukewarm” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. lukewarm is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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