tepid

adjective

ˈte-pəd How to pronounce tepid (audio)
Definition of tepidnext
1
as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response

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2
as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself

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Recent Examples of tepid In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Reception to Netflix’s rendition of The Last Airbender has always been tepid. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The good news is that right now, only the looming IPOs of Anthropic, which will be wildly oversubscribed, and OpenAI, which will be far more tepid, stand in the way of the next run for the market, as the coffers seem to be replenishing. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 June 2026 But considering that the National Park Service logged some 323 million visits at more than 400 sites last year, the 35,000 initial public comments received from June to January and released following a lawsuit was a tepid response. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tepid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
  1. neutral
  2. warm
  3. lukewarm
  4. heated
  5. halfhearted
  6. unenthusiastic
Adjective
  • On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Tracking services told Deadline as summer kicked off that Supergirl, along with Amazon MGM Studios’ bomb Masters of the Universe and Universal/Amblin’s Disclosure Day, were key event films that were extremely lukewarm in their word of mouth.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • If stains remain, mix a solution of lukewarm water and oxygen bleach powder following the label directions.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026
Definition of lukewarm
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  • Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 30 June 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • In a game that Switzerland dominated for the majority of the time, only some halfhearted chants by the Swiss superfans in the second deck cut through.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Definition of halfhearted
Adjective
  • Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Definition of unenthusiastic

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