tepid

Meanings

• Adjective

  Moderately warm; not hot.

  - "The tepid water was not hot enough for a comfortable bath."
  - "The tepid soup was served in a thermos to keep it warm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛpɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɛpɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lukewarm , lukewarm , uninterested

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tepid
mild , wild , child , piled , smiled , wiled

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Variants

List of all variants of tepid that leads to same result
tepid , tepidities , tepidity , tepidly , tepidness , tepidnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'tepidus' meaning 'warm, tepid'.

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Trivia

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1. The temperature of tepid water is often considered to be between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In the medical field, 'tepid' is used to describe a solution that is warmed to body temperature before being administered intravenously.

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Related Concepts

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1. lukewarm: Synonym for tepid, meaning moderately warm or not hot.

2. warmth: The feeling of being warm or heated, which is the opposite of tepid.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tepid' has been used to describe a lack of passion or enthusiasm. In art, it can refer to a muted or subdued color palette.

How to Memorize "tepid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, but not hot, cup of tea or a tepid bath.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tepid' with the feeling of a warm day that is not too hot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'tepid' by associating it with the word 'tepidarium', which was a room in ancient Roman baths where people would relax in warm water.

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