Vapid: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapid

 

[ หˆvรฆpษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lacking flavor

Vapid refers to something that is dull, lacking liveliness, or insipid. It can describe food, beverages, or even conversations that fail to engage or stimulate. Often associated with a sense of emptiness and monotony, it suggests an absence of interest or challenge.

Synonyms

bland, dull, flat, insipid, uninspiring.

Examples of usage

  • The conversation at the party was surprisingly vapid.
  • He ordered a vapid soda instead of something more flavorful.
  • Her vapid speech failed to inspire the audience.
  • The movie was criticized for its vapid plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insรญpido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคœเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pucat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mdล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๅ‘ณใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insipide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insรญpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฏธ๊ฑด์กฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ุทุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez chuti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez chuti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez okusa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถlskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insรญpido

Etymology

The word 'vapid' originates from the Latin 'vapidus', which means 'tasteless' or 'insipid'. The root of this word can be traced to 'vapere', meaning 'to be vaporous or to be empty'. This Latin term was adapted into Middle French before making its way into English in the early 17th century. Since its introduction, 'vapid' has been used to describe not only the taste of food and drink but also the quality of experiences, ideas, and personalities that seem dull and uninspired. Over time, the meaning has broadened, yet it has maintained a core association with a lack of distinctive characteristics or vitality, emphasizing a sense of flatness or a void of engaging content.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,398, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.