tep ‧ id /ˈtepəd, ˈtepɪd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: tepidus , from tepere 'to be warm' ]
1 . a feeling, reaction etc that is tepid shows a lack of excitement or interest SYN lukewarm :
a tepid response from the audience
2 . tepid liquid is slightly warm, especially in a way that seems unpleasant SYN lukewarm :
tepid coffee