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- [in-sip-id]
- /ɪnˈsɪp ɪd/
- /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/
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- [in-sip-id]
- /ɪnˈsɪp ɪd/
Definitions of insipidness word
- adjective insipidness without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality. 1
- adjective insipidness without sufficient taste to be pleasing, as food or drink; bland: a rather insipid soup. 1
- noun insipidness A lack of distinctive, appealing, or energetic character; tastelessness; extreme blandness. 1
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Origin of insipidness
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin insipidus, equivalent to in- in-3 + -sipidus, combining form of sapidus sapid
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Parts of speech for Insipidness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insipidness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
insipidness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insipidness
noun insipidness
- drabness — dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit, brightness, etc.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- wateriness — the state or condition of being watery or diluted.
- flatness — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- dryness — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
Antonyms for insipidness
noun insipidness
- interest — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
- tastiness — good-tasting; savory: a tasty canapé.
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
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