lukewarm
adjective
luke·warm
ˈlük-ˈwȯrm 
1
: moderately warm : tepid
a lukewarm bath
lukewarm coffee
2
: lacking conviction : half-hearted
gave them only lukewarm support
a lukewarm review
lukewarm applause
lukewarmly
adverb
lukewarmness
noun
Examples of lukewarm in a Sentence
I hate drinking lukewarm coffee.
Our plan got a lukewarm reception.
The producer was lukewarm about her script.
Recent Examples on the Web
While the film performed poorly at the box office and debuted to lukewarm reviews, Clue, which was written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, has since reached cult status.
—
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
So why is Newsom pushing it if it’s gotten a lukewarm reception even in blue states?
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Go back further, and fans were lukewarm about the pick of him at No. 2 to begin with.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
The Western response to these negotiations, while a far cry from Putin’s caricature, was certainly lukewarm.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
Most reviews that have come out this past week have been lukewarm at best.
—Kyle Barr, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
It is generally recommended to bathe dogs with dry skin no more than once every two weeks unless otherwise advised by your veterinarian.
To summarize:
Use lukewarm water instead of hot water during baths.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The one exception to using water is when the outside temperature is at more than 25°F, when lukewarm water might help the de-icing process.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Towler said that lukewarm enthusiasm for Biden and the party at large could sap traditionally reliable Black turnout with potential consequences for Democratic fortunes — and American democracy — in November.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
So why is Newsom pushing it if it’s gotten a lukewarm reception even in blue states?
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Go back further, and fans were lukewarm about the pick of him at No. 2 to begin with.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
The Western response to these negotiations, while a far cry from Putin’s caricature, was certainly lukewarm.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
Most reviews that have come out this past week have been lukewarm at best.
—Kyle Barr, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
It is generally recommended to bathe dogs with dry skin no more than once every two weeks unless otherwise advised by your veterinarian.
To summarize:
Use lukewarm water instead of hot water during baths.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The one exception to using water is when the outside temperature is at more than 25°F, when lukewarm water might help the de-icing process.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024
Towler said that lukewarm enthusiasm for Biden and the party at large could sap traditionally reliable Black turnout with potential consequences for Democratic fortunes — and American democracy — in November.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lukewarm. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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lukewarm
adjective
luke·warm
ˈlü-ˈkwȯ(ə)rm
1
: mildly warm : tepid
a lukewarm bath
2
: not enthusiastic : indifferent
our plan got a lukewarm reception
lukewarmly
adverb
lukewarmness
noun
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