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.
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The absolute best way for a person to spend $37 for dinner within the confines of a New York City airport is, however, on an undressed Caesar salad accompanied by a weird little roll that comes in its own plastic sack and a lukewarm gin and tonic.
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Ella Quittner, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
Even before the debate, there was some evidence that voters who might naturally support a Democratic nominee were lukewarm toward the president and looking for an exit ramp.
—Dan Balz, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
However, Youngkin did come out lukewarm against the convictions once a verdict was reached.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
In his victory speech, Lai said the DPP was chastened by the lukewarm results.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2024
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Ella Quittner, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
Even before the debate, there was some evidence that voters who might naturally support a Democratic nominee were lukewarm toward the president and looking for an exit ramp.
—Dan Balz, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
However, Youngkin did come out lukewarm against the convictions once a verdict was reached.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
In his victory speech, Lai said the DPP was chastened by the lukewarm results.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2024
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lukewarm. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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