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morno

[ˈmɔɾ.nu]
adjectivemasculinepl: mornas (feminine), mornos (masculine)
lukewarm, tepid, half-hearted
1. Having a temperature between hot and cold; tepid
The water is lukewarm.
A água está morna.
2. Lacking enthusiasm, passion, or energy; half-hearted
He gave a lukewarm response to the proposal.
Ele deu uma resposta morna à proposta.
3. Lacking vigor or interest; dull or uninspired
The performance was tepid and uninspired.
O desempenho foi morno e sem inspiração.
NYC Slang
lukewarm, half-hearted, wishy-washy
Synonyms
tépidodesinteressadoapáticoindiferentefraco
Antonyms
quentefrioentusiasmadoapaixonadovigoroso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
morno
Standard usage for both temperature and metaphorical meanings
Portugal
morno
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
morno
Common in both literal and figurative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

água morna (lukewarm water)
recepção morna (lukewarm reception)
resposta morna (half-hearted response)
entusiasmo morno (lack of enthusiasm)
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