tepid
Neither hot nor cold
Tepid describes liquid that is lukewarm—neither hot nor cold, usually slightly warm: tepid bathwater, tepid coffee.
The figurative sense dominates: tepid means unenthusiastic or halfhearted.
A tepid response lacks energy.
Tepid applause suggests the audience wasn't impressed.
The proposal received only tepid support from committee members.
Lacking sincere commitment
- lukewarmMildly warm temperature
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- lacklusterLacking brilliance or vitality
listless · uninspired · passive · dispassionate · unmoved · unexcited · cool · muted
Mildly warm temperature
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- warmishSomewhat elevated in temperature
- coolishMildly chilly
- unheatedNot given warmth
Without flavor or interest
- flatLacking vertical variation
- flavorlessHaving no taste
- tastelessHaving no flavor
- dullLacking edge or interest
vapid · uninspiring · watered-down · diluted · weak · pallid · colorless · lifeless
halfhearted
Lacking sincere commitment
- lukewarmMildly warm temperature
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
lackluster · listless · uninspired · passive · dispassionate · unmoved · unexcited · cool · muted · faint
lukewarm
Mildly warm temperature
- room-temperatureStandard indoor conditions
- warmishSomewhat elevated in temperature
- coolishMildly chilly
insipid
Without flavor or interest
- flatLacking vertical variation
- flavorlessHaving no taste
- tastelessHaving no flavor
dull · vapid · uninspiring · watered-down · diluted · weak · pallid · colorless · lifeless · stale
reception
Act of receiving guests
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- reviewCritical written assessment
- reactionResponse to stimulus
welcome · endorsement · support · approval · feedback · turnout · praise · interest · enthusiasm · response
tepidpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
enthusiastic · fervent · ardent · wholehearted · fiery