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Definition of vapid

vapid

/ˈvæp.ɪd/
vap · id
Adverb:vapidly
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vapid Lexical Profile

vapid Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Offering nothing that is stimulating, original, or challenging; lacking liveliness, depth, or substance.

Example

"Critics dismissed the summer blockbuster as a vapid spectacle with an uninspired script."

2

Having lost its flavor, sharpness, or effervescence (especially of a fermented beverage); flat or flavorless.

Example

"Left uncorked overnight on the counter, the sparkling cider had turned completely vapid."

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• Rhymes for vapid

• Nearby Words

vanuatu
vape
vaper
vapid
vapidly
vapor
vaporize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin vapidus, meaning 'flat' or 'tasteless' (originally referring to wine that has lost its spirit), related to vapor ('steam, exhalation').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vapid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vapid
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