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tepid adj

Tepid means slightly warm. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of tepid

  • slightly warm
  • lacking enthusiasm

Usage examples of tepid

The tea was tepid by the time she drank it, neither hot enough to enjoy nor cold enough to refresh her.

The audience gave the speaker tepid applause, clapping politely but without excitement.

His tepid support for the proposal made it clear he would vote yes only if pressured.

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