lukewarm meaning

UK US /ˈlukwɔrm/ 2 syllables

lukewarm (adjective): moderately warm.

lukewarm has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

lukewarm as an adjective

  1. moderately warm
    • he hates lukewarm coffee
    • tepid bath water

    Synonyms: tepid

    Similar: warm

    Related forms: lukewarmness

  2. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
    • a halfhearted effort
    • gave only lukewarm support to the candidate

    Synonyms: halfhearted, half-hearted, tepid

    Similar: unenthusiastic

    Related forms: lukewarmness

How to pronounce lukewarm

lukewarm is pronounced /ˈlukwɔrm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with lukewarm

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in RM · 8-letter words

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