lukewarm

• Descreve algo moderadamente morno, frequentemente usado para líquidos ou comida; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever falta de entusiasmo ou interesse.

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.

   Morno

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmildtepid

   Antônimosboilingcoldfreezinghot

2. Lacking enthusiasmB2formal

   Showing little interest, excitement, or passion.

   Morno

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapatheticcoolhalfheartedindifferentpassionlesstepidunenthusiasticuninterested

   Antônimosardenteagerenthusiasticexcitedferventpassionatezealous