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Lukewarm (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Moderately warm; "he hates lukewarm coffee"; "tepid bath water".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The hotel's lukewarm breakfast buffet was a disappointment to many guests.
  • She hated drinking lukewarm tea and always asked for it to be reheated.
  • The lukewarm water in the pool made it uncomfortable for swimmers.
  • After a few hours, the coffee had become lukewarm and was no longer enjoyable.
  • The lukewarm response from the audience indicated that the comedian's jokes were not well-received.

Synonyms

  • Tepid

Related Words

  • Lukewarmness (noun)

Meaning 2

Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm; "a halfhearted effort"; "gave only lukewarm support to the candidate".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The audience gave a lukewarm reception to the comedian's jokes, and he struggled to regain their attention.
  • The company's lukewarm response to the proposal made it clear that they were not interested in investing.
  • After the initial excitement wore off, the team's lukewarm attitude towards the project began to affect its progress.
  • The politician's lukewarm endorsement of the policy change did little to sway public opinion.
  • The lukewarm applause that followed the speech was a clear indication that the speaker had failed to engage the audience.

Synonyms

  • Halfhearted
  • Tepid
  • Half-hearted

Related Words

  • Lukewarmness (noun)
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