Cordial not particularly hot (4)

I believe the answer is:

warm

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This clue might be a double definition.

'cordial' is the first definition.
('warm' can be similar in meaning to 'cordial')

'not particularly hot' is the second definition.
'warm' can be an answer for 'hot' ('warm' is associated in meaning with 'hot'). I am unsure of the 'not particularly' bit.

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(Other definitions for warm that I've seen before include "Slightly hot" , "Neither hot nor cold" , "Animated" , "Affectionate; heat" , "easily aroused" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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