Definitions
- Describing a liquid or food that is slightly warm but not hot. - Referring to a person's enthusiasm or interest that is moderate or lacking in energy. - Talking about a response or reaction that is neither positive nor negative.
- Describing a liquid or food that is slightly warm but not hot. - Referring to a person's enthusiasm or interest that is moderate or lacking in energy. - Talking about a response or reaction that is neither positive nor negative.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is slightly warm but not hot.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's enthusiasm or interest that is moderate or lacking in energy.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a response or reaction that is neither positive nor negative.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Lukewarm has a more negative connotation than tepid, implying a lack of enthusiasm or energy. Tepid is more neutral and can be used to describe a variety of situations.
- 2Usage: Lukewarm is more commonly used to describe liquids or food, while tepid is more versatile and can be used to describe a wider range of situations.
- 3Intensity: Lukewarm implies a slightly higher temperature than tepid, which can be used to describe something that is only slightly warm.
Remember this!
Lukewarm and tepid are synonyms that describe something that is slightly warm but not hot, a person's enthusiasm or interest that is moderate or lacking in energy, or a response or reaction that is neither positive nor negative. However, lukewarm has a more negative connotation and is more commonly used to describe liquids or food, while tepid is more versatile and neutral in its usage.
