* General Disinterest: "The audience's response to the comedian's jokes was tepid, with only a few scattered laughs."
* Lukewarm Temperature: "The bathwater was tepid, neither hot nor cold, leaving me feeling disappointed."
* Lackluster Enthusiasm: "Her enthusiasm for the project was tepid, as she seemed more interested in other things."
* Weak Support: "The politician received tepid support from her constituents, many of whom were unsure of her policies."
* Mediocre Quality: "The movie received tepid reviews, with critics finding the plot predictable and the acting unremarkable."