Meaning of the word tepid in English

What does tepid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tepid

US /ˈtep.ɪd/
UK /ˈtep.ɪd/

Adjective

1.

lukewarm; slightly warm

Example:
She took a bath in tepid water.
The coffee was tepid, not hot.
2.

showing little enthusiasm; halfhearted

Example:
The audience gave a tepid applause.
His proposal received a tepid response from the committee.