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insipid
lacking flavor, spirit, or interest; dull
Synonyms
- bland
- flat
- dull
Antonyms
- vibrant
- flavorful
insipid in a sentence
The soup was so insipid that Maria reached for the salt immediately.
The party felt insipid without music or conversation to liven it up.
Where it comes from
From Latin insipidus, from in- 'not' + sapidus 'tasty'
Memory hook
IN-SIPID — you'd never SIP it twice, it's that bland.
Read it in context
- Clay and Conviction Arts
- An Opera by Post Arts