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lukewarm Synonyms

Another word for lukewarm

Choosing another word for lukewarm depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Moderately warm; tepid (especially of a liquid or food that is expected to be either hot or cold).

Usage Example

"By the time he finished reading the morning paper, his coffee had gone tepid."

Strongest
tepid
Strong
warmish
room-temperature
Weak
chilled

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing little enthusiasm, interest, or conviction; unenthusiastic.

Usage Example

"The committee's proposal received only a unenthusiastic response from the board of directors."

Strongest
unenthusiastic
half-hearted
tepid
Strong
indifferent
lackadaisical
apathetic
cool

Opposites of lukewarm

The opposite of lukewarm shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

enthusiastic
boiling
passionate
zealous
wholehearted
fervent
freezing
ice-cold
See all opposites of lukewarm

• Nearby Words

luggage
lugworm
luke
lukewarm
lukewarmly
lukewarmness
lull

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lukewarm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lukewarm
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