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“vapid”
vapid (adjective), more vapid, most vapid
1. A reference to something which is neither lively nor interesting but is dull and boring: Goldie sang a song with vapid or lifeless and unexciting lyrics.
3. Etymology: originally used in English in a much more literal sense, describing beverages that lacked flavor; it comes from the Latin word vapidus, "having exhaled its vapor".
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The vapid discussion about politics showed no sign of intelligence or of imagination.
2. Lacking taste, flavor, or tang: The vapid tea simply tasted like water.3. Etymology: originally used in English in a much more literal sense, describing beverages that lacked flavor; it comes from the Latin word vapidus, "having exhaled its vapor".
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“vapid”
Not lively or interesting; but being dull, and boring. (2)
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