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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dull bland tasteless uninteresting flat stale vapid vacant hollow empty devoid lacking uninspiring uninspired unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic sluggish monotone colorless unremarkable mediocre forgettable inconsequential insignificant trite banal mundane ordinary common pedestrian prosaic dullness unappetizing flavorless

    Meaning of Insipid

    The primary meaning of the word "insipid" is lacking strong flavor or interest.

    Definitions

    • Lacking strong flavor or interest
    • Lacking distinctive or interesting qualities
    • Failing to excite or stimulate the mind or senses

    Etymology of Insipid

    The word "insipid" comes from the Latin "insipidus", meaning "tasteless" or "without flavor", which is a combination of "in-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "sapidus" (meaning "tasty" or "flavorful")
    Historically, the word has been used to describe food, drink, or experiences that lack flavor, excitement, or stimulation

    Example Uses

    • The insipid dialogue in the movie made it hard to stay engaged
    • The insipid flavor of the dish was a disappointment
    • The insipid atmosphere of the party made it feel like a waste of time

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    vibrant lively exciting stimulating flavorful tasty rich satisfying engaging interesting captivating enchanting thrilling dynamic energetic lively spirited scintillating brilliant dazzling extraordinary exceptional outstanding remarkable memorable delectable savory pungent piquant

    Related Nouns

    flavor taste interest excitement stimulation dullness blandness monotony mediocrity forgetfulness inconsequentiality insignificance triteness banality mundanity ordinariness commonness pedantry prosaicism dullness unappetizingness flavorlessness

    Related Verbs

    excite stimulate interest engage captivate enchant thrill dull bore disappoint disengage repel offend annoy irritate provoke tantalize tease flirt entice attract fascinate intrigue

    Related Adjectives

    dull bland tasteless uninteresting flat stale vapid vacant hollow empty devoid lacking uninspiring uninspired unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic sluggish monotone colorless unremarkable mediocre forgettable inconsequential insignificant trite banal mundane ordinary common pedestrian prosaic rich satisfying engaging interesting captivating enchanting thrilling dynamic energetic lively spirited scintillating brilliant dazzling extraordinary exceptional outstanding remarkable memorable delectable savory pungent piquant