tepid — only slightly warm; lukewarm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: only slightly warm; lukewarm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtepɪd/
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
The bath was tepid — neither warm enough to relax nor cold enough to refresh.
Rapid stirring makes tepid soup, so stay placid and reheat the group!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
tepid (from Latin tepidus = warm/lukewarm) + -id (adjective suffix) = tepid (adjective meaning lukewarm)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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