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lukewarm

[/ˈluːkwɔːrm/]
adjective
morno
1. Of or at a temperature between cold and hot; tepid
The lukewarm water was not suitable for bathing.
A água morna não era adequada para banhar.
2. Lacking enthusiasm, interest, or conviction; half-hearted
The audience gave a lukewarm response to the performance.
O público deu uma resposta morna ao desempenho.
3. Only moderately warm; neither hot nor cold in character
He received lukewarm support from his colleagues.
Ele recebeu apoio morno de seus colegas.
NYC Slang
mid
Synonyms
tepidindifferenthalf-heartedapatheticunenthusiastic
Antonyms
hotcoldenthusiasticpassionatefervent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
morno
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
morno
Common usage, may colloquially use 'fraco' for weak support
São Paulo
morno
Standard usage
Portugal
morno
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

lukewarm reception - resposta morna
lukewarm embrace - abraço desinteressado
lukewarm response - reação fraca
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