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insipid definition

in·sipid (in sip′id)

adjective

  1. without flavor; tasteless
  2. not exciting or interesting; dull; lifeless

Etymology: < Fr & LL: Fr insipide < LL insipidus < L in-, not + sapidus, savory < sapere, to taste: see sapient

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