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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ĩˈsipidu
"A sopa estava insípida, sem sabor."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest.
"The soup was insipid, lacking any seasoning or depth of flavor." - 2
Dull or unexciting; lacking in qualities that stimulate or interest.
"The lecture was so insipid that many students struggled to stay awake."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'insipid' originates from the Latin 'insipidus', meaning 'tasteless', which is derived from 'in-' (not) and 'sapidus' (tasty). It entered the English language in the early 17th century, evolving to describe not only food but also dullness in character or quality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Insipid" is said worldwide
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insipide
Transliteration: ɛ̃.si.pid
"La soupe était insipide, sans aucune saveur."
fade
Transliteration: faːdə
"Die Suppe war fade und hatte keinen Geschmack."
insipido
Transliteration: inˈsipido
"La zuppa era insipida, priva di sapore."
insípido
Transliteration: inˈsipido
"La sopa estaba insípida, sin sabor."
insípido
Transliteration: ĩˈsipidu
"A sopa estava insípida, sem sabor."
बेजान
Transliteration: bejān
"सूप बेजान था, बिना किसी स्वाद के।"
无味的
Transliteration: wúwèi de
"汤是无味的，没有任何味道。"
무미한
Transliteration: mumihan
"수프는 무미했어요, 아무 맛도 없었어요."
無味の
Transliteration: mumi no
"スープは無味で、味が全くなかった。"
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