Definition

In a way that is dull, lacking flavor, or not interesting.

Example

The lecture was delivered insipidly, causing many students to lose focus.

Conversation

Did you catch that new show last night?

Yeah, I thought it was insipidly boring, to be honest.

I agree! The plot was just so predictable.

Exactly, I wanted something more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insipidly is formed from "insipid" (from Latin "insipidus", meaning tasteless or lacking flavor) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word describes doing something in a tasteless or dull manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tasteless' ('insipid') to remember that 'insipidly' means doing something in a dull or flavorless way.

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