Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for lukewarm
lukewarm
[ look-wawrm ]
adjective
- moderately warm; tepid.
- having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent:
lukewarm applause.
Synonyms: apathetic, cool, halfhearted
lukewarm
/ ˌluːkˈwɔːm /
adjective
- (esp of water) moderately warm; tepid
- having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˌlukeˈwarmly, adverb
- ˌlukeˈwarmness, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- lukewarmly adverb
- lukewarmness lukewarmth noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of lukewarm1
C14 luke probably from Old English hlēow warm; compare German lauwarm
Discover More
Example Sentences
He began by seconding his supposed rivals measures in a luke-warm manner, whilst he endeavoured in secret to thwart them.
From Project Gutenberg
Don't put curtains to soak in cold water over night, one half hour in the morning in luke warm water will be better.
From Project Gutenberg
Afterwards for to Tun it, you must let it grow Luke-warm, for to advance it.
From Project Gutenberg
They were not thieves, and only luke-warm beggars, but they did seem to love their outlandish existence.
From Project Gutenberg
The water she drinks should be luke-warm, with some wheat or bean flour, or millet put into it.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse