LUKEWARMLY
lukewarmly, tepidly
(adverb) in an unenthusiastically lukewarm manner; “he was lukewarmly received by his relatives”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
lukewarmly (comparative more lukewarmly, superlative most lukewarmly)
In a lukewarm manner, tepidly, without enthusiasm.
Source: Wiktionary
LUKEWARM
Luke"warm`, a. Etym: [See Luke.]
Definition: Moderately warm; neither cold nor hot; tepid; not ardent; not zealous; cool; indifferent. " Lukewarm blood." Spenser. " Lukewarm patriots." Addison. An obedience so lukewarm and languishing that it merits not the name of passion. Dryden.
– Luce"warm`ly, adv.
– Luce"warm`ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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