Definition

Not having much flavor or excitement; dull and uninteresting.

Example

The soup was insipid and needed more spices to enhance its flavor.

Conversation

Have you tried that new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, I went there last week, but the food was pretty insipid.

That's disappointing! I was hoping it would be good.

I know, right? It really lacked flavor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insipid is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "sapidus" (from Latin, meaning flavorful or tasty). The word describes something that lacks flavor or interest, hence it is not flavorful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') having 'flavor' ('sapidus') — that's why insipid means lacking flavor or interest.

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