Definition of vapid

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vap·id    (vpd, vpd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Lacking liveliness, animation, or interest; dull: vapid conversation.
2. Lacking taste, zest, or flavor; flat: vapid beer.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin vapidus

OTHER FORMS:
va·pidi·ty or vapid·ness (Noun), vapid·ly (Adverb)

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