Definition of «tepid»

Tepid means lukewarm or having only a slight degree of heat, enthusiasm, or support. It is an adjective that describes something as lacking in passion or excitement, and it can be used to describe a person's emotions, opinions, or actions.

Usage examples

  1. The coffee was tepid, neither hot nor cold.
  2. After a long hike, we found a tepid stream where we could cool off.
  3. The reception to the new album was tepid; it didn't generate much excitement among fans.
  4. The soup arrived at our table tepid, and we had to send it back to be reheated.
  5. The meeting had a tepid atmosphere, with little enthusiasm or engagement from the attendees.
  6. The company's sales showed tepid growth last quarter, disappointing investors.
  7. Despite the hot weather, the swimming pool felt tepid due to a malfunctioning heating system.
  8. The performance received tepid applause, indicating a lack of enthusiasm from the audience.
  9. The tea had been left sitting for too long and was now tepid, losing its desirable temperature.
  10. The critic's review was tepid, noting the lack of originality and passion in the film.

Sentences with «tepid»

  • To help with vaginal irritation, I recommend a sitz bath — a clean tub of tepid water with a small amount of baking soda — making sure to wash out the area well. (modernmom.com)
  • Unfortunately, the first release of the game was met with tepid response at best, with the «Mostly Negative» review status on its Steam page coupled with a whopping $ 60 price tag. (mammothgamers.com)
  • Delivering a baby is inherently dangerous for the mom and the baby, why increase the risk by delivering under water in tepid water mixed with feces and bacteria? (skepticalob.com)
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