lukewarmness
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Definition
Noun: 1. A state of being only moderately warm; tepidness: Refers to a temperature that is slightly warm, not hot. 2. Lack of enthusiasm, passion, or conviction; indifference: Refers to an unenthusiastic, half-hearted, or apathetic attitude.
Examples of Usage
- Referring to temperature:
- The lukewarmness of the bathwater was disappointing.
- He tested the lukewarmness of the milk before giving it to the baby.
- Referring to attitude or feeling:
- The proposal was met with lukewarmness from the committee.
- Her lukewarmness towards the plan made it difficult to gain momentum.
Advanced Usage
- "with lukewarmness": Used to describe an action done in an unenthusiastic manner.
- He greeted the idea with lukewarmness, offering only a weak smile.
Variants and Related Words
- Lukewarm (adjective): Moderately warm; showing a lack of enthusiasm.
- lukewarm coffee
- a lukewarm reception
- Lukewarmly (adverb): In a lukewarm manner.
- The suggestion was lukewarmly received.
Synonyms
- Tepidness (can refer to both temperature and enthusiasm).
- Indifference (for attitude).
- Apathy (for attitude).
- Half-heartedness (for attitude).
- Coolness (for attitude or mild temperature).
Antonyms
- Ardor / Passion (for attitude).
- Enthusiasm (for attitude).
- Fervor (for attitude).
- Heat / Hotness (for temperature).
- Coldness (for temperature or attitude).
Noun
- lack of passion, force or animation
- a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin