lukewarmish
Somewhat not hot
Somewhat lukewarm—mildly warm in temperature or mildly enthusiastic in attitude, but not quite committing to even that tepid middle ground.
The coffee was lukewarmish, barely worth drinking.
Her response to the proposal was lukewarmish at best.
The suffix adds a layer of hedging to an already uncommitted word.
Lacking sincerity or zeal
- tepidMildly warm, lacking intensity
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- lacklusterLacking brilliance or vitality
meh · so-so · uninspired · unexcited · dispassionate · perfunctory · lackadaisical · noncommittal
half-hearted
Lacking sincerity or zeal
- tepidMildly warm, lacking intensity
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
lackluster · meh · so-so · uninspired · unexcited · dispassionate · perfunctory · lackadaisical · noncommittal · wishy-washy
tepid
Mildly warm, lacking intensity
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- mildModerate in intensity
- coolishMildly chilly
temperate · balmy · gentle · soothing · ambient · comfortable · unheated
lukewarmishscalding
Extremely hot, burning
boiling · freezing · ice-cold · scorching · piping hot
lukewarmishpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · ardent · zealous · enthusiastic · wholehearted
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