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Meaning of insipid
The primary meaning of "insipid" is lacking flavor or interest.
Etymology of insipid
The word "insipid" has its roots in Latin, derived from "in-" meaning "not" and "sapidus" meaning "tasty" or "flavorful", with the word entering the English language in the 15th century to describe food that is flavorless, and later expanding to describe things that lack interest or excitement.
Synonyms
dull
uninteresting
bland
flavorless
tasteless
flat
stale
vapid
vacant
empty
hollow
dry
monotonous
tedious
unentertaining
unengaging
uninspiring
unexciting
lacking
unremarkable
unimpressive
forgettable
mediocre
ordinary
commonplace
banal
trite
hackneyed
clichéd
unoriginal
dullish
humdrum
prosaic
pedestrian
Definitions
- Lacking flavor or interest, dull and unengaging
- * Lacking strong or exciting qualities, unoriginal and uninspiring
Usage Examples
- The movie's insipid plot made it difficult to stay engaged.
- * The restaurant's insipid dishes lacked the flavor and creativity we were expecting.
- * The insipid conversation at the party made us want to leave early.
Antonyms
exciting
interesting
engaging
entertaining
thrilling
captivating
fascinating
flavorful
delicious
tasty
rich
vibrant
lively
dynamic
spirited
scintillating
stimulating
intriguing
appealing
attractive
charming
alluring
enticing