lukewarm
moderately warm; tepid.
having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent: lukewarm applause.
Origin of lukewarm
1Other words for lukewarm
Other words from lukewarm
- lukewarmly, adverb
- lukewarmness, lukewarmth, noun
Words Nearby lukewarm
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How to use lukewarm in a sentence
Luca Maestri, Apple’s chief financial officer, was also said to be lukewarm on the project.
Is Apple teaming up with Hyundai on a self-driving, electric car? Don’t bet on it | Jeremy Kahn | January 8, 2021 | FortuneSo their lukewarm support for getting the vaccine right away is a bit of a surprise.
Only 1 in 4 millennials say they’ll get the COVID vaccine right away | Lance Lambert | December 13, 2020 | FortuneHe struggled with young voters in the primary, and several of our survey respondents told us in follow-up interviews that they’re still lukewarm about him.
Why Younger Americans Don’t Vote More Often (*No, It’s Not Apathy) | Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux (Amelia.Thomson-DeVeaux@abc.com) | October 30, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightNone of the three stalwarts are even lukewarm about combining hot and cold segments in a big way.
Keurig is a machine: How the beverage giant is leveraging A.I. to fuel growth | Shawn Tully | October 19, 2020 | FortuneDespite the mostly lukewarm reception, analysts said it’s too soon to discount Reels.
Instagram’s would-be TikTok killer, Reels, struggles to gain traction | Danielle Abril | September 22, 2020 | Fortune
There are reasons why New Jersey is lukewarm about its own Sen. Cory Booker—even while the rest of the country swoons.
The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy | Olivia Nuzzi | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMy current lukewarm affection for lagers no longer stems from a lack of exposure.
Even members of the Muslim Brotherhood are lukewarm on the aid cuts.
General Al-Sisi’s Popularity Soars After U.S. Aid Cut-off To Egypt | Sophia Jones | October 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDavid Freedlander reports from a Romney rally where even hitherto lukewarm fans pledged their troth.
Why Voters Attend Final-Days Campaign Rallies | David Freedlander | November 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe movie was a hit in the U.K., though the American response was lukewarm.
‘Mad Men’ Premiere: A History of ‘Zou Bisou Bisou,’ Megan’s Sultry Song to Don | Lauren Streib | March 26, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn dry weather, they are now to be watered with lukewarm water softly showered upon them, between sunset and twilight.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.I ordered lukewarm baths, frequent fomentations, and the use of oil and soap, applied externally and rubbed into the body.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferHer play had not been named when the principal gave lukewarm praise to those mentioned.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonNone of these liquids should be taken hot, but lukewarm; when hot they inflame the stomach, and produce indigestion.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyRinse it through a clean, lukewarm water; wring it lengthways, and stretch it well.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
British Dictionary definitions for lukewarm
/ (ˌluːkˈwɔːm) /
(esp of water) moderately warm; tepid
having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction
Origin of lukewarm
1Derived forms of lukewarm
- lukewarmly, adverb
- lukewarmness, noun
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