vapid

[ vap-id ]

adjective

1. without liveliness or spirit; dull or tedious:

   a vapid party;

   vapid conversation.

   Synonyms: prosaic, tiresome, lifeless, spiritless

2. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat:

   vapid tea.

   Antonyms: pungent

vapid

/ ˈvæpɪd /

adjective

1. bereft of strength, sharpness, flavour, etc; flat
2. boring or dull; lifeless

   vapid talk

Derived Forms

• vaˈpidity, noun
• ˈvapidness, noun
• ˈvapidly, adverb

Other Words From

• va·pidi·ty vapid·ness noun
• vapid·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vapid¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin vapidus; akin to vapor

Word History and Origins

Origin of vapid¹

C17: from Latin vapidus; related to vappa tasteless or flat wine, and perhaps to vapor warmth

Example Sentences

Threads is doing well with politically vapid influencers and people who understandably just want to try out an app that is connected to their Instagram account.

From Slate

You might cringe at the word hustle, but that doesn't mean you have to go down a rabbit hole of vapid brofluencers.

From Salon

Other than a couple of good tunes and a single popular aria, this vapid setting of Shakespeare’s play makes it one of the least notable works in the standard operatic repertory and the least worthy “Romeo and Juliet” adaptation I know, Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” included.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet, the new Yankee Stadium feels a little vapid — like you’re visiting a tribute to a once-great place, not the place itself.

From Los Angeles Times

While her husband, Donald Trump, travels around the country with white nationalist Laura Loomer by his handsy side, Melania Trump has been releasing book promotion videos that are equal parts vapid and uncanny.

From Salon

Related Words

• boring
• innocuous
• insipid
• stale
• tedious
• uninspiring