only lukewarm

Frequency: 6.815.7 per million words

Emphasizes that the response or feeling was not warm or enthusiastic at all.

lukewarmADVERB + lukewarm

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Examples (10)

  • His reaction was only lukewarm.
  • The initial public response to the new policy was only lukewarm.
  • She could manage only lukewarm enthusiasm for the long journey ahead.
  • Despite a strong presentation, the investor's interest remained only lukewarm.
  • The critics offered only lukewarm praise for the much-anticipated film.
  • My suggestion received only lukewarm support from the team.
  • He offered only lukewarm apologies, showing little genuine remorse.
  • Their participation in the community event was only lukewarm, not fully committed.
  • Even after much persuasion, her acceptance of the task was only lukewarm.
  • The survey results showed an only lukewarm approval rating for the new initiative.