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Meaning of tepid
The primary meaning of the word "tepid" is related to something being moderately warm or lukewarm in temperature.
Etymology of tepid
The word "tepid" has its roots in Latin, where "tepidus" means warm or lukewarm.
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe temperatures and attitudes since then.
Synonyms
lukewarm
warm
mild
moderate
gentle
soft
balmy
calm
serene
tranquil
peaceful
soothing
comforting
pleasant
agreeable
nice
fair
moderate
mid
medium
mediocre
unenthusiastic
halfhearted
lackluster
uninspiring
unexciting
dull
bland
vapid
flat
stale
tepid
neutral
middle-of-the-road
ambivalent
indifferent
apathetic
uninterested
dispassionate
Definitions
- The word "tepid" can be defined as having a moderate temperature, neither very hot nor very cold, according to Oxford Languages.
- * It can also refer to something lacking in enthusiasm or energy.
Usage Examples
- The tepid water in the pool was not very inviting.
- * The audience gave a tepid response to the comedian's jokes.
- * The tepid atmosphere in the office made it difficult to focus.