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tepidness

/ˈtɛp.ɪd.nəs/
tep · id · ness
Adverb:tepidly
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Adjective:tepid
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tepidness Lexical Profile

tepidness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lack of enthusiasm, passion, or conviction; half-heartedness.

Example

"Critics noted the tepidness of the audience's applause at the conclusion of the play."

2

The quality or state of being only slightly warm or lukewarm.

Example

"The unpleasant tepidness of the bathwater made her decide to drain the tub and start over."

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• Nearby Words

tepid
tepidity
tepidly
tepidness
teppanyaki
tequendama
tequila

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'tepid' (from Latin 'tepidus', meaning 'lukewarm', derived from 'tepere', 'to be moderately warm') combined with the native suffix '-ness'.

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