Tepidity (Noun)
Meaning
A warmness resembling the temperature of the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The therapist applied a gentle, soothing balm to the affected area, warming it to a comfortable tepidity that seemed to ease the pain.
- After a relaxing soak in the hot tub, her skin felt pleasantly warm, but had cooled to a gentle tepidity by the time she emerged.
- The lukewarm bathwater was the perfect temperature, its tepidity calming the inflamed muscles and allowing her to finally relax.
- The cup of tea had been left to sit for too long, its tepidity making it less appealing than a freshly brewed cup would have been.
- The soft, warm glow of the lamp created a cozy atmosphere, and the tepidity of the room made it feel snug and inviting on a chilly winter evening.