vapid — lacking substance, dull, or tedious; offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking substance, dull, or tedious; offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæpɪd/
Example Sentences
- Her vapid Instagram posts about her morning coffee got zero likes.
- The movie was so vapid that even my phone seemed more interesting.
- Critics dismissed the novel as vapid and poorly written.
vapid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvæpɪd/]
lacking substance, dull, or tedious; offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
His vapid speech made the entire audience yawn and check their watches.
The vapid speech sounded polished, but it was completely empty of meaningful ideas. (Think of: VAPID → "VAPID = VACUUM + RAP")
The vapid speech was rapid but never lucid, leaving the audience confused and bored.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vapidus', meaning dull or flat, possibly derived from 'vapare' (to emit vapor). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe something lacking liveliness or appeal.
Breakdown
vapid (from Latin vapidus) + -id (adjective suffix) = vapid. The root 'vapid-' carries the sense of flatness or dullness, with the '-id' suffix marking it as an adjective meaning 'characterized by or full of vapidness'
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📝Examples
“Her vapid Instagram posts about her morning coffee got zero likes.”
“The movie was so vapid that even my phone seemed more interesting.”
“Critics dismissed the novel as vapid and poorly written.”
“His vapid smile couldn't hide his complete lack of understanding.”
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