lauw — meaning in English

English meaning

• cool adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
• lukewarm adjective Only slightly warm; neither hot nor cold.
• tepid adj Lukewarm — neither warm nor cool.

Senses

lauw is used for these senses in English:

• cool Unenthusiastic; lukewarm; skeptical.
• lukewarm (temperature) Between warm and cool.
• lukewarm Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
• tepid Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
• tepid Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

cool — full definition

1. adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
2. adjective Calm and composed, especially under pressure.
3. adjective (informal) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable.
4. adjective (informal) Acceptable; fine.
5. noun A calm, composed manner; one's composure.

lukewarm — full definition

1. adjective Only slightly warm; neither hot nor cold.
2. adjective Showing little enthusiasm or interest.

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