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Answer for the clue "Without much passion ", 10 letters:
lukewarmly

Word definitions for lukewarmly in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lukewarm \Luke"warm`\ (l[=u]k"w[add]rm`), a. [See Luke .] Moderately warm; neither cold nor hot; tepid. Not ardent; not zealous; cool; indifferent. `` Lukewarm blood.'' --Spenser. `` Lukewarm patriots.'' --Addison. An obedience so lukewarm ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adv. in an unenthusiastically lukewarm manner; "he was lukewarmly received by his relatives" [syn: tepidly ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. In a lukewarm manner, tepidly, without enthusiasm.

Usage examples of lukewarmly.

Thus it happens that whenever those who are hostile have the opportunity to attack they do it like partisans, whilst the others defend lukewarmly, in such wise that the prince is endangered along with them.

If, therefore, thou wouldst have me enjoy what can be called life, thou wilt at once engage in this love struggle, not lukewarmly nor slothfully, but with the energy and zeal that my desire demands, and with the loyalty our friendship assures me of.