What is the meaning of lukewarm?

adjective

  • Moderately warm.
    • usage: "he hates lukewarm coffee"; "tepid bath water"
  • Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
    • usage: "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate"
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