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tepid
[/ˈtɛpɪd/]
adjective
tépido
1.
lukewarm; moderately warm
The tepid water was not suitable for the hot bath.
A água tépida não era adequada para o banho quente.
2.
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or conviction; halfhearted
The audience gave a tepid response to the performance.
O público deu uma resposta tépida ao desempenho.
Synonyms
lukewarm
halfhearted
unenthusiastic
indifferent
mild
warm
Antonyms
hot
cold
enthusiastic
passionate
fervent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tépido
standard usage for both temperature and emotional contexts
São Paulo
tépido
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tépido
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
tepid reception - recepção tépida
tepid enthusiasm - entusiasmo tépido
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