Vapidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapidly

[ ˈvæpɪdli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used in a sentence

In a dull or uninteresting manner.

Synonyms

boringly, dully, tediously.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
vapidly	Best used when describing something that lacks excitement or interest, typically carrying a more negative connotation. She spoke vapidly about her weekend, making it hard to stay interested.
dully	Appropriate for describing something that is without color, excitement, or brightness, often indicating a lack of liveliness or energy. The lecture was delivered dully, with no enthusiasm at all.
tediously	Best used to describe tasks or activities that are monotonous and prolonged, often implying that they are both uninteresting and time-consuming. She worked tediously on the assignment for hours, making little progress.
boringly	Used for situations or activities that provide no interest or excitement, often implying that the speaker is feeling uninterested or tired. He narrated the film so boringly that many people fell asleep.

Examples of usage

She vapidly stared out the window, lost in thought.
The speaker vapidly droned on about the importance of budgeting.
He vapidly scrolled through his social media feed, not really paying attention to any of the posts.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapidly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vagamente

🇮🇳 निःसार रूप से

🇩🇪 langweilig

🇮🇩 dengan hambar

🇺🇦 мляво

🇵🇱 bez wyrazu

🇯🇵 無味乾燥に

🇫🇷 sans intérêt

🇪🇸 de manera insípida

🇹🇷 sıkıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무미건조하게

🇸🇦 بشكل ممل

🇨🇿 bezvýrazně

🇸🇰 bezvýrazne

🇨🇳 无趣地

🇸🇮 brezizrazno

🇮🇸 leiðinlega

🇰🇿 жалықтырып

🇬🇪 მკვეთრად

🇦🇿 maraqsızca

🇲🇽 de manera insípida

Etymology

The word 'vapidly' is derived from the adjective 'vapid,' which originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'vapidus,' meaning 'flat-tasting, insipid.' Over time, 'vapid' came to describe something lacking liveliness, spirit, or interest. The adverb form 'vapidly' arose to describe the manner in which something is lacking in liveliness or interest. Today, 'vapidly' is commonly used to characterize actions or speech that are uninteresting, dull, or uninspired.