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TREPID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does trepid mean? 

TREPID (adjective)
  The adjective TREPID has 1 sense:

1. timid by nature or revealing timidityplay

  Familiarity information: TREPID used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TREPID (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Timid by nature or revealing timidity

Synonyms:

fearful; timorous; trepid

Context example:

cast fearful glances at the large dog

Similar:

timid (showing fear and lack of confidence)


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