tepid

adjective
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Definition in:
  1. showing little enthusiasm
  2. (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm

At the restaurant, the soup was served tepid, not hot, causing many diners to complain.

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2 comments

  • 2 years ago
    The etymology of tepid:

    The word ‘tepid‘ comes from the Latin word ‘tepidus,‘ which means lukewarm.

  • 3 years ago
    Other words often associated with tepid: tepee, lukewarm, and halfhearted