English Explanatory Dictionary

Laodicean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to any ancient city named Laodicea
  2. Lukewarm, neither hot nor cold (with reference to Revelation 3:16)
  3. Half-hearted or apathetic, especially with regards to religion or politics
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Laodicea
adj
  1. Alternative form of Laodicean.

Pronunciation

/leɪədɪˈsiːən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Laodicean.wav

Word forms

Laodicean more Laodicean most Laodicean Laodicaean Laodicæan Laodiceans

Etymology

From Laodicea (name of various former cities in West Asia) + -n.

Synonyms

Laodicene lew luke tepid indifferent unconcerned adiaphroistic apathetic apathistical blasé blithe deaf cool shiftless dispassionate dull enervated gallionic halfhearted heartless impassive ineffervescible insouciant insensible jaded languid languorous Laodicean lethargic listless lackadaisical lotophagous lukewarm meh mopey nonchalant nonplussed otiose phlegmatic pococurante spiritless supine torpid torpedinous unaroused uncaring unenthusiastic unimpressible uninterested unlively unmoved untouched unzealous world-weary
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