Are Lukewarm and Tepid?

As adjectives the difference between tepid and lukewarm
is that tepid is lukewarm; neither warm nor cool while lukewarm is of a temperature between warm and cool.

What temp is tepid?

Tepid water is defined as flushing fluid between 60°F- 100°F (16°C- 38°C).

What is considered to be lukewarm?

Body temperature is 98.6 F and room temperature is considered to be from 72 F to 78 F. Both are considered lukewarm, although some say lukewarm is room temperature plus about 15 degrees. Lukewarm and tepid are considered to be synonyms.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.