Vapidness: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapidness

 

[ ˈvæpɪdnəs ]

Context #1

lack of interest

The quality or state of being vapid; insipidity; dullness; flatness; as, the vapidness of liquor.

Synonyms

dullness, flatness, insipidity

Examples of usage

  • The vapidness of the conversation made it hard to stay engaged.
  • Her vapidness was evident in the way she spoke.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapidness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vazio

🇮🇳 शून्यता

🇩🇪 Leere

🇮🇩 kehampaan

🇺🇦 порожнеча

🇵🇱 pustka

🇯🇵 空虚

🇫🇷 vide

🇪🇸 vacío

🇹🇷 boşluk

🇰🇷 공허함

🇸🇦 فراغ

🇨🇿 prázdnota

🇸🇰 prázdnota

🇨🇳 空洞

🇸🇮 praznina

🇮🇸 tómarúm

🇰🇿 бос орын

🇬🇪 ცარიელობა

🇦🇿 boşluq

🇲🇽 vacío

Word origin

The word 'vapidness' originated from the Latin word 'vapidus', meaning 'flat, insipid'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe something lacking liveliness or interest. The term gained popularity in the 17th century and has been used to convey a sense of dullness ever since.