Cool - freezing - chilly - lukewarm - tepid
These words all describe sb/sth that has a low temperature.
Cold having a temperature that is lower than usual or lower than the human body; (of food or drink) not heated; cooled after being cooked: I’m cold. Turn the heating up. | Outside it was bitterly cold. | A cold wind o hot and cold water. | It’s cold chicken for lunch.
Cool (often approving) fairly cold, especially in a pleasant way: A long cool drink. | We found a cool place to sit.
Freezing extremely cold; having a temperature below 0º Celsius: It’s absolutely freezing outside. | I’m freezing!
Chilly (rather informal) too cold to be comfortable: Bring a coat. It might turn chilly later.
Lukewarm (often disapproving) slightly warm, sometimes in an unpleasant way: Her coffee was now lukewarm.
Tepid (often disapproving) slightly warm, sometimes in an unpleasant way: A jug of tepid water.
LUKEWARM OR TEPID?
There is really no difference in meaning or use between these words.
PATTERNS
*to feel/get cold/cool/chilly
*cold/cool/freezing/chilly air/weather
*a cold/cool/freezing/chilly wind
*cold/cool/freezing/lukewarm/tepid water
*a cold/cool/lukewarm./tepid shower/bath
*cold/lukewarm/tepid tea/coffee/food
*a cold/cool drink
*It’s cold/chilly/freezing outside.
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