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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was lukewarm" is correct and can be used in written English.
It usually refers to something that is not hot, but also not cold. It can also be used figuratively to describe a lack of enthusiasm or excitement. Here is an example: "After sitting in the sun for hours, the once steaming cup of coffee was now lukewarm."
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was lukewarm
adjective
Between warm and cool.
synonyms
Exact(57)
The reception was lukewarm.
But it was lukewarm.
Critical response was lukewarm.
Because he was lukewarm?
Employers' response was lukewarm.
The critical response was lukewarm.
Mr Scott was lukewarm on the idea.
Response to yesterday's announcement was lukewarm.
He admits the response was lukewarm.
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Invariably, the last dish to reach us was lukewarm.
When its reception was lukewarm, screeds of newsprint were devoted to its apparent failure.
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