adjective
definition
(temperature) Between warm and cool.
example
My curry is lukewarm.
definition
Not very enthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
example
The suggestion met with only a lukewarm response.
Examples of lukewarm in a Sentence
He took a long shower, exhausted, before retrieving his now lukewarm dinner from the house.
Wait until the coffee is lukewarm for the best results.
He was a believer in woman's rights, but he was lukewarm towards conventions in favour of woman suffrage.
Today's churches often do their best to eradicate lukewarm attitudes and cultivate a culture of authenticity.
The lukewarm are rebuked, the enemies threatened with terrible punishment, both temporal and eternal.
Hitherto they had been erratic, lukewarm and poorly attended (vagae, tepentes, infrequentesque); those which he instituted were characterized by fasting, prayers, psalms and tears."
Pope Gregory XIV., an enthusiastic supporter of the League and a strong adherent of Spain., having succeeded Sixtus V., who had been very lukewarm towards the League, made Henry IV.s position still more serious just at the moment when, the old Cardinal de Bourbon having died, Philip II.
I washed the silk in lukewarm water to remove the clear gutta.
He grouped around him all the leading writers, publicists and progressive young men of the day; declaimed against prejudices; stimulated the timid; inspired the lukewarm with enthusiasm; and never rested till the constitution of the 3rd of May 1791 had been carried through.
In 1824 duties were considerably raised; and thereafter the New England states, which so far had been lukewarm in supporting the movement, joined in it unreservedly.
His representative in So B.C., the tribune C. Scribonius Curio, served him well, and induced the lukewarm majority of the senate to refrain from extreme measures, insisting that Pompey, as well as Caesar, should resign the imperium.
But the senate was lukewarm, and the equites, whose occupation was threatened, offered the most violent opposition.
Hardly less lukewarm, the imperial diet ordered the edict to be enforced, but only as far as possible, and meanwhile the possibilities of accommodation between the two great religious parties were becoming more and more remote.
Argyll, who had saved the country, was regarded as lukewarm, and lost the royal favour, while James, at Avignon, intrigued with Charles XII.
In truth the Renaissance was ruled by no Astraea redux, but rather by a severe spirit which brought no peace but a sword, reminding men of sternest duties, testing what of moral force and tenacity was in them, compelling them to strike for the old order or the new, suffering no lukewarm halting between two opinions.
The then Premier, Mr Reid, was rather lukewarm, as he considered that the free-trade policy of New South Wales would be overridden by its protectionist neighbours and its metropolitan position Attitude interfered with.
Or, even worse, got home to find that your curry is decidedly lukewarm?
Being half-way down the mountain the natural water stream was only lukewarm.
However, just a few minutes into your escape from the day, you notice the water temperature turning lukewarm.
The water should be lukewarm rather than hot, and the skin should be allowed to air-dry or be gently patted with a towel; brisk rubbing or the use of bath brushes must be avoided.
Some of the Democratic senators were lukewarm in their support of the party policy of tariff reduction, and joined with the Re- publicans in mitigating the changes.
The new denominations vigorously attacked the methods and immunities of the established church, whose clergy had grown lukewarm in zeal and lax in morals.
Throughout 1894 the state of the country bordered upon anarchy, and during the winter of 1894-1895 the British government, with lukewarm support from France and Russia, pressed for administrative reforms in the vilayets of Erzerum, Van, Bitlis, Sivas, Memuret-el-Aziz (Kharput) and Diarbekr.
Swiftly hiding the Easy Reader sign, I handed Manpreet the book, to a rather lukewarm reception!
The series had a somewhat lukewarm reception from the television critics, although his many fans spoke well of it.
While the US remains lukewarm to the idea of intervention, there is little reason to expect Europe to act on its own.
Are we in danger of becoming lukewarm thereby making Christ sick?
The few quotes of hers that I've seen are the only comments I've read about Grant that seemed lukewarm.
Their love for the Lord Jesus had grown lukewarm.
Even the party's spokesman on asylum appeared lukewarm about the strong focus on the issue.
If even anyone deserved the nickname of ' Lukewarm ' it has to be him.
The main course was lukewarm and tasteless; and the Efes beer overpriced, as was the entire meal.
Tony Blair would never appoint someone to a race equality post who had a lukewarm record of opposing racism.
However, the report got a lukewarm reception from the government.
The city was also well known for its hot springs, which emitted lukewarm water continually.
Yet this resigned, lukewarm attitude does not create the right atmosphere for true harmonious existence.
Place the flowers in a vase containing clean lukewarm water mixed with the sachet of flower food provided...
Using a margarita glass, rub lukewarm water around the rim, and then turn the glass upside down into a saucer of margarita salt so the salt sticks to the rim.
Many parents have a lukewarm response to the California School Rankings because they usually aren't able to do anything about where their child goes to school.
Seriously, he's 34, she's 22, her career is red hot and his is lukewarm and lest we forget, he's Brian Austin Green and she's Megan Fox.
You should always wash fleece in cold or lukewarm water and of course, launder your Snuggie with similar colors.
For best results, hand washing silk in lukewarm water with a non-alkaline soap is recommended.
After removing your swimsuit, remove any chlorine or salt water left on it by rinsing it out in lukewarm or cool water.
Use a mild detergent, such as Woolite, and hand wash the suit in lukewarm water.
Make sure each bottle is properly chilled - If you come across a lukewarm bottle, stick it in a wine bucket that is half full of ice and half full of water.
These include dressing the child lightly, applying cold washcloths to the face and neck, providing plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, and giving the child a lukewarm bath or sponging the child in lukewarm water.
Bland fluids such as apple juice, liquid flavored gelatin, or lukewarm broth are easiest to drink.
Soap makes the rash more uncomfortable; patients should bathe or shower with plain lukewarm water and apply a thin coating of bath oil to freshly-dried skin afterwards.
For generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower or oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath.
Parents can sit the baby in a basin or tub of lukewarm water for several minutes with each diaper change.