adjective
- making lukewarm or moderately warm
Usage: rare; technical
Examples
- The tepefying effect of the spring sun melted the last patches of snow.
- She applied a tepefying compress to soothe the inflammation.
- The tepefying waters of the thermal spring provided gentle relief.
- His tepefying words gradually warmed the hostile audience.
- The tepefying breeze made the cool evening more comfortable.