vapid
Vapid (adj) means lacking any interest, energy, or flavor; dull and unremarkable. Example: “The movie's dialogue was vapid and forgettable.”
How to use vapid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething vapid is bland and lifeless — it has nothing interesting or substantial to offer.
Word forms
more vapid comparative, most vapid superlative
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The movie's dialogue was _____ and forgettable.
Etymology
From Latin vapidus, "flat, having lost its flavor" — originally used of wine or drinks that had gone stale, from the same root as "vapor."
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What does “vapid” mean?
The word “vapid” means lacking any interest, energy, or flavor; dull and unremarkable. In plain terms, something vapid is bland and lifeless — it has nothing interesting or substantial to offer.
How do you pronounce “vapid”?
“Vapid” is pronounced VAP-ihd (/ˈvæp.ɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “vapid” in a sentence?
Here is “vapid” used in a sentence: “The movie's dialogue was vapid and forgettable.”
What is the opposite of “vapid”?
The opposite of “vapid” — its antonyms — is SMART.
What part of speech is “vapid”?
“Vapid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “vapid” come from?
The word “vapid” comes from Latin. From Latin vapidus, "flat, having lost its flavor" — originally used of wine or drinks that had gone stale, from the same root as "vapor.".