insipid — lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull and unexciting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull and unexciting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/
Korean meaning: 맛이 없는, 생기가 없는, 재미없는
Korean pronunciation: 인**시**피드
Example Sentences
- His insipid jokes made everyone check their phones during the presentation.
- The movie was so insipid that I fell asleep halfway through.
- She complained that the restaurant's supposedly 'gourmet' pasta was surprisingly insipid.
insipid
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈsɪpɪd//
lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull and unexciting
A diner pushes away their insipid meal with clear disappointment
Dump the insipid, tepid soup with rapid moves!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insipidus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'sapidus' (having taste or flavor), which derives from 'sapere' (to taste). The word entered English in the early 17th century to describe something lacking in flavor or interest.
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📝Examples
“His insipid jokes made everyone check their phones during the presentation.”
“The movie was so insipid that I fell asleep halfway through.”
“She complained that the restaurant's supposedly 'gourmet' pasta was surprisingly insipid.”
“My blind date turned out to be as insipid as unsalted crackers.”
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