Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lack of passion, force, or animation: The state or quality of being unenthusiastic, lacking in energy, or showing only mild interest.
   • A warmness resembling the temperature of the skin: A moderate, lukewarm degree of heat.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Lack of passion):
  • The tepidness of the audience's applause disappointed the performers.
  • His speech was delivered with such tepidness that it failed to inspire anyone.
• Noun (Moderate warmth):
  • The tepidness of the bathwater was perfect for a relaxing soak.
  • She preferred the tepidness of the spring air to the summer's heat.

Advanced Usage

• "with tepidness": in a manner that shows a lack of enthusiasm.
  • The proposal was accepted with tepidness by the committee, indicating their reservations.
• "a tepidness of": used to describe the lukewarm quality of something abstract (like feeling) or physical (like temperature).
  • There was a noticeable tepidness of spirit in the team after their loss.

Variants and Related Words

• Tepid (adj): Moderately warm; lukewarm. / Showing little enthusiasm.
  • The coffee was tepid. / He received a tepid response to his idea.
• Tepidity (n): A synonym for tepidness, meaning lukewarmness in temperature or enthusiasm.
  • The tepidity of his commitment was obvious.

Synonyms

• Lukewarmness: The quality of being only moderately warm or enthusiastic.
• Half-heartedness: Lack of enthusiasm or energy.
• Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

Antonyms

• Ardor: Great enthusiasm or passion.
• Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling.
• Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Notes on Meaning

• The word tepidness often carries a negative connotation when referring to emotions or reactions, implying a disappointing lack of vigor.
• When referring to temperature, it is a neutral descriptor of a specific, mild warmth.

Noun

1. lack of passion, force or animation
2. a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin