lukewarm

adjective

ˈlük-ˈwȯrm How to pronounce lukewarm (audio)
Definition of lukewarmnext
1
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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2
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 Germs that cause food poisoning can grow quickly in lukewarm food. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 On the day after Butch died, Will stood on the covered porch holding a cup of lukewarm coffee and looking out at the small pasture where his two white horses grazed. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Water that is the right temperature will be cool or lukewarm. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Then, mix a few drops of dish soap (no more than 1/4 teaspoon) with two cups of lukewarm water. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lukewarm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
  1. warm
  2. neutral
  3. heated
  4. tepid
  5. boiling
  6. unenthusiastic
  7. halfhearted
Adjective
  • According to the Storm Prediction Center, thunderstorms with severe wind gusts will be possible in the region, where warm, humid air is creating an unstable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Joe’s is seeing strong momentum behind warm ecru and crisp bright white this summer, as shoppers gravitate toward lighter denim styles in place of traditional heavyweight indigo jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • According to her, these include a well-fitting pair of jeans, a neutral blazer, and quality basic T-shirts and button-downs.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Infantino’s traditional support base in Africa, which has 54 of the 211 voting members, had been neutral about the offers of game-changing money for many of them.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Don’t miss a dip in the heated indoor pool or a moment of quiet in the peaceful private garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The battle between Sanford and GOAA became especially heated after the Sanford airfield applied to trademark its name and logo, succeeded, and GOAA filed an appeal.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • That’s essentially the same tepid range its been in since the beginning of the year.
    — Matt Ott, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Yet audiences had been mostly rewarding these efforts until now, even if reviews were poor or word of mouth was tepid.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of halfhearted

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