Insipid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Insipid is an adjective meaning Unappetizingly flavorless.
Meaning
Unappetizingly flavorless.
More Meanings
- Flat; lacking character or definition.
Example Sentences
The textbook had a most insipid presentation of the controversy.
The diners were disappointed with the plain, insipid soup they were served.
There was no limit on drinks, and the guy next to me tucked away a few G and Ts. I confined myself to a pleasant Brewdog Ale and a glass of slightly insipid wine.
If the secret history of books could be written, and the author’s private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader!
Synonyms for insipid
Depending on context, synonyms include bland, cardboard, flaggy, flavorless, intastable, savorless.
Antonyms for insipid
Common opposites include gustable, savory, savorous, sapid, flavoury, saporific.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tasteless, savorless, flavorless, vapid, uninteresting, jejune.
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