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tepid
[tep-id]
adjective
moderately warm; lukewarm.
tepid water.
Synonyms: ,characterized by a lack of force or enthusiasm.
tepid prose;
the critics' tepid reception for the new play.
Synonyms: , ,
tepid
/ ˈɛɪ /
adjective
slightly warm; lukewarm
relatively unenthusiastic or apathetic
the play had a tepid reception
Other Word Forms
- tepidity noun
- tepidness noun
- tepidly adverb
- subtepid adjective
- subtepidly adverb
- subtepidness noun
- subtepidity noun
- ٱˈ辱徱ٲ noun
- ˈٱ辱 adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tepid1
Example Sentences
But if you’ve jumped into these tepid waters anytime over the last decade or so, you know that shark horror is in dire straits.
It was a tepid response, and I’m being generous.
Those surveyed were decidedly mixed on Newsom, with a tepid 46% approving of his performance in his second and final term.
His own run for president in 2024 drew tepid support and ended months before Republican primaries began.
“Snow White” received a grade of “B+” from audience polling firm CinemaScore, indicating a tepid response from moviegoers.
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