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Vapidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapidity

 

[ vəˈpɪdəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of interest

Vapidity refers to the quality of being vapid, which means lacking flavor, excitement, or liveliness. It often describes things that are dull, bland, or insipid. A statement or experience characterized by vapidity fails to engage or stimulate the intellect or senses. This term is often used in literary criticism to describe works that lack depth or innovation.

Synonyms

blandness, dullness, insipidity, tastelessness

Examples of usage

  • The vapidity of the lecture made it hard to stay awake.
  • Many criticized the vapidity of the movie's plot.
  • Her conversation was filled with vapidity and cliché.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapidity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vapidência

🇮🇳 निर्जीवता

🇩🇪 Eintönigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakberdayaan

🇺🇦 нудота

🇵🇱 nijakość

🇯🇵 無味

🇫🇷 insipidité

🇪🇸 insipidez

🇹🇷 tatsızlık

🇰🇷 무미건조

🇸🇦 عدم النكهة

🇨🇿 nevýraznost

🇸🇰 nevýraznosť

🇨🇳 无味

🇸🇮 bledenje

🇮🇸 lítið bragð

🇰🇿 дәмсіздік

🇬🇪 მუნჯობა

🇦🇿 dadı yoxdur

🇲🇽 insipidez

Etymology

The word 'vapidity' derives from the Latin word 'vapidus', meaning 'flat' or 'insipid'. This Latin term is related to 'vapor', suggesting something light, insubstantial, or lacking in substance. The use of 'vapidity' in English began in the early 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in aesthetic judgment and criticism during that period. Critics began to use the term to articulate displeasure with works that did not engage audiences or provoke thought. Over time, it has been adopted across various contexts, including literature, food, and everyday conversations, to describe anything that feels bland or lackluster.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,263, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.