luke
warm
Comparative
more lukewarm
Superlative
most lukewarm
1
having a lack of enthusiasm or interest
- The audience's response to the performance was lukewarm, with only a few scattered applause.
- Despite the team's recent success, the coach's endorsement seemed lukewarm at best.
- Her lukewarm reaction to the news suggested that she wasn't overly impressed.
- The proposal received a lukewarm reception from the committee, who had expected more innovative ideas.
- The restaurant received lukewarm reviews, with customers citing a lack of flavor in the dishes.
2
having a temperature that is only slightly warm
- She took a sip of the lukewarm tea, finding it just right for her taste.
- The bathwater turned lukewarm after soaking for a while.
- The soup was lukewarm, and the chef vowed to serve it hotter next time.
- The leftovers from last night's dinner were only lukewarm when reheated in the microwave.
- His tea had cooled to a lukewarm state before he finished it.
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