Definition

In a way that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking in flavor or excitement.

Example

The lecture was delivered vapidly, leaving the students bored and uninterested.

Conversation

Did you catch that new show last night?

Yeah, I did, but it felt so vapidly written.

I agree, the plot just dragged on without anything exciting.

Exactly! I was hoping for a twist, but it was just boring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vapidly → It is formed from "vapid" (from Latin "vapidus", meaning flat or insipid) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "vapidly" means in a manner that is dull or lacking flavor.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'flat' or 'insipid' ('vapid') and how it can be described as being done 'in a manner' ('-ly') that lacks excitement.

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