luke'warmly
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lukewarm (ˌluːkˈwɔːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (esp of water) moderately warm; tepid |
| 2. | having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction |
| [C14 luke probably from Old English hlēow warm; compare German lauwarm] | |
| luke'warmly | |
| —adv | |
| luke'warmness | |
| —n | |
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