Definition of insipid

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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in·sip·id    (n-spd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty.
2. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French insipide, from Late Latin nsipidus : Latin in-, not ; see in- ¹ + Latin sapidus, savory (from sapere, to taste; see sep- in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
insi·pidi·ty   (ns-pd-t) KEY   or in·sipid·ness (Noun), in·sipid·ly (Adverb)

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