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 Use small circular motions for about 30 seconds, rinse with lukewarm rather than hot water and never exfoliate over cuts, wounds or sunburned skin. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Fill a sink or tub with lukewarm water deep enough to cover half of the lampshade at a time. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026 Many believe the lukewarm response could be enough of a reason for Swift to be trying harder. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2026 In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm water and sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lukewarm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm

Adjective

Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The open kitchen includes soapstone counters, and the primary bath has a soaker tub and heated floors.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

But the tepid volume bump isn’t expected to hold back spending even as fuel costs remain elevated, with FedEx forecasting high-single-digit revenue growth domestically.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Studio executives who annoyed her might find their films receiving tepid coverage.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 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

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

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

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