tepid
adjective/ˈtɛpɪd/
Frequency rank: #17,034 most common English word
Meaning
Lukewarm; only slightly warm, lacking enthusiasm or vigor.
Example sentence
The coffee had been sitting out for an hour and was now only tepid.
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