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tepid Synonyms

Another word for tepid

Choosing another word for tepid depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing little enthusiasm, passion, or conviction; halfhearted.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
lukewarm
halfhearted
unenthusiastic
Strong
lackluster
apathetic
indifferent
perfunctory

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
lukewarm
Strong
warmish
Weak
mild

Opposites of tepid

The opposite of tepid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

enthusiastic
passionate
boiling
scalding
fervent
wholehearted
ardent
freezing
See all opposites of tepid

• Nearby Words

tepary bean
tepee
tephrosia
tepid
tepidity
tepidly
tepidness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tepid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tepid
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