Meaning
lukewarm, tepid
- Moderately warm; neither hot nor cold
- Lacking enthusiasm or conviction (of a reaction or response)
In a sentence
Bevi un bicchiere di latte tiepido prima di dormire.
Drink a glass of lukewarm milk before going to sleep.
La minestra è ormai tiepida, vuoi che la riscaldi?
The soup is lukewarm now; do you want me to reheat it?
Il nuovo film non ha ricevuto una risposta entusiasta, solo tiepidi applausi.
The new film didn't receive an enthusiastic response, only tepid applause.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tiepido | masculine · singular |
| tiepida | feminine · singular |
| tiepidi | masculine · plural |
| tiepide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe temperature (water, food, weather) or metaphorical reactions (applause, reception).