tepid — only slightly warm; lukewarm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: only slightly warm; lukewarm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtepɪd/
Korean meaning: 미지근한, 생미근한
Korean pronunciation: **테**피드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's tepid tea tasted like disappointment in a cup.
- His tepid enthusiasm for the project was as obvious as a neon sign.
- The critics gave the movie a tepid review, calling it 'watchable but forgettable.'
tepid
ADJECTIVE//ˈtepɪd//
only slightly warm; lukewarm
A mother tests tepid bathwater before warming it more
Rapid stirring makes tepid soup, so stay placid and reheat the group!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tepidus' meaning 'lukewarm' or 'warm.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe something only slightly warm.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's tepid tea tasted like disappointment in a cup.”
“His tepid enthusiasm for the project was as obvious as a neon sign.”
“The critics gave the movie a tepid review, calling it 'watchable but forgettable.'”
“She received only tepid support from her colleagues on the new policy.”
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