lukewarmly
- adverb
- /ˌluːkˈwɔːrmli/
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fríamente
- My dad took me to a few games each season, and even though he wasn't a big baseball fan (he professed to like the Dodgers, albeit lukewarmly), I became a huge Phillies fan and still am despite being in the diaspora.
Examples
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An intellectual argument, particularly one made by the lukewarmly convinced, will not do.
Blog text (31) -
My personal opinion of the series is that it was lukewarmly enjoyable solely because I liked the visuals.
Blog text (7) -
This is why Gene would speak politely but lukewarmly about E. P. Thomson's work, but deferentially and enthusiastically about Eric Hobsbawm's.
Academic text (2014) -
He responded to the suggestion lukewarmly, showing only mild interest in the project.
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The audience clapped lukewarmly after the performance, indicating they were not particularly impressed.
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Even her lukewarmly expressed support for the idea made it clear that she was not fully committed.
Synonyms
4
4.0
Showing no interest or care
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
4.8
In a way that shows little interest or energy
3
3.5
In a way that shows little energy or interest
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
7.4
In a way that shows little interest
1
5.6
In a way that shows little interest or energy
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a dull way that does not interest people
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
37
3.5
27
1.0
1
3.4
1
5.6
4
4.0
1
7.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word lukewarmly comes from lukewarm + -ly, and lukewarm means 'not hot, not cold'. So, to act lukewarmly is to show only mild interest instead of strong feeling.