Sapless

Pronunciation: /ˈsæpləs/

Definitions of sapless

adjective lacking vitality or energy; dull; lifeless

Example Sentences

A1 The old apple was sapless and tasteless.

A2 The sapless flowers wilted in the hot sun.

B1 The sapless tree needed to be watered regularly.

B2 The sapless soil could not support the growth of healthy plants.

C1 The sapless fruit was a disappointment to the farmer.

C2 The sapless leaves indicated a lack of nutrients in the soil.

Examples of sapless in a Sentence

formal The sapless tree stood bare in the winter landscape.

informal That plant looks so sapless, maybe it needs more water.

slang The sapless flowers in the garden are looking pretty sad.

figurative His speech was sapless, lacking any real substance or depth.

Grammatical Forms of sapless

• past tense: saplessed
• plural: saplesses
• comparative: more sapless
• superlative: most sapless
• present tense: sapless
• future tense: will be sapless
• perfect tense: has been sapless
• continuous tense: is being sapless
• singular: sapless
• positive degree: sapless
• infinitive: to be sapless
• gerund: being sapless
• participle: saplessing

Origin and Evolution of sapless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sapless' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'sapolēas'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking in sap or moisture, it evolved to also mean lacking vitality or energy.