Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

Definitions of insipid

noun a person, place, thing, or idea that is insipid

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the taste of insipid food.

A2 The insipid drink left a bad taste in my mouth.

B1 The insipid nature of the movie made it hard to stay interested.

B2 Her insipid personality made it difficult to connect with her.

C1 The insipid dialogue in the play detracted from its overall quality.

C2 The insipid atmosphere of the party made me want to leave early.

adjective lacking flavor or zest; not tasty or stimulating

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the party was insipid and bland.

A2 She found the movie to be insipid and uninteresting.

B1 The novel received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it insipid.

B2 The speech was insipid and lacked any real substance or depth.

C1 The art exhibit was criticized for its insipid and uninspired collection of works.

C2 The music was described as insipid by the seasoned critics, lacking any originality or emotion.

Examples of insipid in a Sentence

formal The insipid speech failed to captivate the audience.

informal I couldn't finish the insipid book I was reading.

slang That movie was so insipid, I nearly fell asleep.

figurative Her insipid personality made it hard to connect with her.

Grammatical Forms of insipid

past tense

insipid

plural

insipid

comparative

more insipid

superlative

most insipid

present tense

is insipid

future tense

will be insipid

perfect tense

has been insipid

continuous tense

is being insipid

singular

insipid

positive degree

insipid

infinitive

to be insipid

gerund

being insipid

participle

insipid

Origin and Evolution of insipid

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insipid' originated from the Latin word 'insipidus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'sapidus' meaning 'tasty'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe food that lacked flavor or taste, the word 'insipid' has evolved to also describe things that are dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement or stimulation.