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tepid

 

[ หˆtepษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature, water

Tepid describes a temperature that is moderately warm, and it is typically used to refer to liquids. A tepid beverage is usually one that is not hot or cold, but rather falls somewhere in between, offering a comforting warmth. This term is often used in culinary contexts, such as when warming milk for recipes or when discussing the ideal temperature for certain drinks. Additionally, tepid can also imply a lack of enthusiasm or passion in non-literal contexts.

Synonyms

lukewarm, mild, warm

Examples of usage

  • The tepid bathwater was uninviting.
  • He took a sip of the tepid coffee, disappointed by its lack of heat.
  • She described her tepid interest in the project as feeling apathetic.

Translations

Translations of the word "tepid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น morno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lauwarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ letni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฌใ‚‹ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiรจde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tibio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์ง€๊ทผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlaลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlaลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mlak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรบfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tibio

Etymology

The word 'tepid' originates from the Latin word 'tepidus', which means 'warm' or 'moderately warm'. This Latin term is derived from the verb 'tepere', meaning 'to be warm'. The usage of 'tepid' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, where it began to take on the specific meaning of moderately warm, particularly in relation to liquids. Over time, the term has become more versatile and is now often employed in figurative contexts, such as describing someoneโ€™s tepid enthusiasm or emotional response. The nuanced meaning of the word has allowed it to retain relevance in both everyday conversation and more formal writing. Thus, 'tepid' continues to be a useful descriptor in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,214, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.