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lukewarm reception

[/ˈluːkwɔːrm rɪˈsɛpʃən/]
nounpl: lukewarm receptions
recepção morna
1. A response or greeting that is neither enthusiastic nor hostile; a lack of enthusiasm or warmth in welcoming something or someone
The new product received a lukewarm reception from critics and consumers alike.
O novo produto recebeu uma recepção morna de críticos e consumidores.
2. An unenthusiastic or indifferent welcome
His proposal got a lukewarm reception at the board meeting.
Sua proposta recebeu uma recepção morna na reunião do conselho.
NYC Slang
mid reception / so-so welcome
Synonyms
cold receptionindifferent receptionunenthusiastic receptionmixed receptiontepid reception
Antonyms
warm receptionenthusiastic receptionhearty receptionrousing reception

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recepção morna
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
recepção morna / recepção tépida
Both forms are used interchangeably
Portugal
recepção morna / acolhimento morno
Acolhimento is also used for reception in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a lukewarm reception
receive a lukewarm reception
meet with a lukewarm reception
neither hot nor cold
blow hot and cold
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