LUKEWARM Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

lukewarm

adjective

ˈlük-ˈwȯrm

Definition of lukewarm

as in warm

having or giving off heat to a moderate degree I left the bowl of soup sitting on the counter too long, and now it's lukewarm

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as in neutral

showing little or no interest or enthusiasm the dentist's lecture on the merits of flossing got only a lukewarm response

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Recent Examples of lukewarm Keep showers lukewarm, not hot, and treat daily SPF as barrier maintenance, not just cancer prevention. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Start by draining off the water used to soak the seeds, then rinse the seeds very well in lukewarm water. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 At this point in time, Taylor is theoretically engaged to Doug, everyone’s least favorite of Taylor’s top-three men and whom even Taylor seems to have lukewarm feelings about now that they are no longer trapped in the same house. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unexpected return to the UK has been met with lukewarm reception, especially from the royal family. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lukewarm

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Adjective

Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

The lineup is generally made up of Ikea’s signature neutral tones like pine, black, and white, and highlighted with pops of Xbox green.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Piper Sandler upgrades Alerus Financial to overweight from neutral Piper says the regional bank has EPS upside.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

What really sets the villas apart are the outdoor spaces, which include a large private terrace with a heated pool, sun loungers, an outdoor shower, as well as dining and sitting areas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

But could Cruise use his movie star promotion power to get himself into the best-actor Oscar competition, despite the film suffering from tepid reviews and a possibly paltry box office?

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Trump’s tepid comments sharply contrast with his more fulsome displays of support for Netanyahu in the past.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of tepid

Adjective

More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Definition of boiling

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Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026

Definition of unenthusiastic

Adjective

China saw little advantage, no matter which party came out ahead, and engaged in only sloppy, halfhearted online propaganda.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
But when Kore-eda’s execution isn’t as assured, as is the case with his latest, all that delicacy simply floats off into the ether, rarely amounting to much more than a halfhearted shrug.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of halfhearted

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