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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Mix a mild cleaning solution using lukewarm water and a small amount of gentle soap, such as dish soap.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Because the innovator has, for enemies, all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders among those who may do well under the new.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
To rid your greenery of dust, gently wipe the leaves down with a towel and lukewarm water.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Because the innovator has, for enemies, all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders among those who may do well under the new.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Queta smashed those lukewarm expectations, emerging as not just a viable starter, but a true difference-maker.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
To rid your greenery of dust, gently wipe the leaves down with a towel and lukewarm water.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lukewarm. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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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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