Insipid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /in-ˈsi-pəd/ in·sip·id

Meaning & Definition of Insipid

Insipid (adjective)

  1. lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge, dull, flat
  2. lacking taste or savor, tasteless

Insipid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in taste or flavor

    "an apple pie with a mushy, insipid filling that strongly resembled soggy cardboard"

    similar: dead, flat, flavorless, savorless, tasteless, unsavory
    related: bland, dilute, thin, watery, weak, plain, unflavored
    opposite: flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful, tasty
    near: disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, sickening, unappetizing, unpalatable, cloying, mawkish, appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, toothsome, keen, piquant, seasoned, spicy, flavored, heavy, rich

  2. lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character

    "an insipid and somewhat boring movie about teenagers in love"

    similar: banal, flat, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, watery, wishy-washy
    related: unexciting, uninspiring, unrewarding, bland, boring, drab, dreary, dry, dull, heavy, humdrum, jading, leaden, lifeless, monotonous, pedestrian, ponderous, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, vapid, wearisome, weary, wearying, inane, innocuous, inoffensive, mild, soft, subdued, tame, weak, common, commonplace, ordinary, stale, unexceptional
    near: piquant, poignant, pungent, racy, spicy, meaty, substantial, entertaining, exciting, galvanizing, inspiring, invigorating, thrilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Insipid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Insipid:

dead, flat, flavorless, savorless, tasteless, unsavory, banal, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, watery, wishy-washy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Insipid

Words with the opposite meaning of Insipid:

flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful, tasty

Related Words for Insipid

bland, dilute, thin, weak, plain, unflavored, unexciting, uninspiring, unrewarding, boring, drab, dreary, dry, dull, heavy, humdrum, jading, leaden, lifeless, monotonous, pedestrian, ponderous, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, vapid, wearisome, weary, wearying

Near Antonyms of Insipid

disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, sickening, unappetizing, unpalatable, cloying, mawkish, appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, toothsome, keen, piquant, seasoned, spicy, flavored, heavy, rich, poignant, pungent, racy, meaty, substantial, entertaining, exciting, galvanizing, inspiring, invigorating

Word Forms of Insipid

Derived words: insipidity (noun), insipidly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Insipid

French & Late Latin; French insipide, from Late Latin insipidus, from Latin in- + sapidus savory, from sapere to taste sage

First known use: 1609

Frequently Asked Questions about Insipid

What does "Insipid" mean?

"Insipid" means lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge, dull, flat. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge, dull, flat. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Insipid"?

Other words for "Insipid" include dead, flat, flavorless, savorless, tasteless, unsavory, banal and milk-and-water. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Insipid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Insipid"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Insipid". Common alternatives include dead, flat, flavorless, savorless, tasteless, unsavory, banal, milk-and-water, namby-pamby and watery.

What is the opposite of "Insipid"?

Antonyms of "Insipid" include flavorful, flavorsome, sapid, savory, tasteful and tasty. Near antonyms include disgusting, distasteful, loathsome and sickening.

How do you use "Insipid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Insipid" in a sentence: "an apple pie with a mushy, insipid filling that strongly resembled soggy cardboard"; "an insipid and somewhat boring movie about teenagers in love".

Is "Insipid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Insipid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Insipid"?

"Insipid" is pronounced /in-ˈsi-pəd/ and divided into syllables as in·sip·id.

What is the origin of the word "Insipid"?

"Insipid" comes from French & Late Latin; French insipide, from Late Latin insipidus, from Latin in- + sapidus savory, from sapere to taste sage. First known use: 1609.