tepidness
/'tepidnis/ Cách viết khác : (tepidity) /te'piditi/
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Definition
- 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
- lack of passion, force or animation
- a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin