The Only Use of
tepid
in
1984 by Orwell
- Winston, still carrying the brief-case containing the book, which had remained between his feet while he worked and under his body while he slept, went home, shaved himself, and almost fell asleep in his bath, although the water was barely more than tepid.†
p. 183..8
Definition:
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(tepid) less heat (or enthusiasm) than might be expected