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Definition of tepid

tepid

/ˈtɛp.ɪd/
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Adverb:tepidly
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tepid Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Showing little enthusiasm, passion, or conviction; halfhearted.

Example

"The new play received only tepid applause from the opening-night audience."

2

Only slightly warm; lukewarm (especially of a liquid).

Example

"She rinsed her face with tepid water before going to bed."

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• Rhymes for tepid

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin tepidus ('lukewarm'), derived from tepēre ('to be moderately warm'), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to heat'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tepid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tepid
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