lukewarm

• Décrit quelque chose de modérément chaud, souvent utilisé pour les liquides ou la nourriture ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire un manque d'enthousiasme ou d'intérêt.

Describes something that is moderately warm, often used for liquids or food; also used figuratively to describe a lack of enthusiasm or interest.

1. Moderately warmB1formal

   Slightly warm, neither hot nor cold.

   tiède

   • The water was lukewarm, so I added some hot water.
   • She served lukewarm soup that had been sitting out.
   • He prefers his coffee lukewarm rather than piping hot.

   Synonymesmildtepid

   Antonymesboilingcoldfreezinghot

2. Lacking enthusiasmB2formal

   Showing little interest, excitement, or passion.

   tiède, peu enthousiaste

   • The audience gave a lukewarm response to the performance.
   • His proposal received only lukewarm support from the committee.
   • She felt lukewarm about the idea of moving abroad.

   Synonymesapatheticcoolhalfheartedindifferentpassionlesstepidunenthusiasticuninterested

   Antonymesardenteagerenthusiasticexcitedferventpassionatezealous