vapidly
- adverb
- /ˈvæpɪdli/
:
de manera insípida
- He answered the questions vapidly, showing no enthusiasm or interest in the topic.
Examples
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They are such vapidly condensed.
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Granted, some of the stuff the Siegels say comes off as vapidly stupid, but there are times when they are disarmingly lucid and... well, right!
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You can look in these archives to see that I said in October 2008 that we would look back at 2008 as a strange, almost surreal time in American history where Americans got vapidly caught up in something utterly vapid.
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The movie was criticized for its vapidly dialogue and lack of interesting characters.
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The conversation drifted into vapidly remarks that left everyone feeling uninspired.
Synonyms
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
4.4
In a boring way that shows little interest or energy
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
3
5.7
In a way that shows little energy or interest
3
4.8
In a blank way that shows no interest or thought
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5.4
In a way that shows no energy or interest
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6.6
In a way that sounds empty and not sincere
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7.4
In a way that shows little interest
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5.9
In a way that shows no feeling or life
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5.4
In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
1
8.0
In a weak, pale way showing little energy
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8.4
Acts without thought or understanding
In a dull way without life or interest
In a boring way that does not keep people's attention
In a dull way that does not interest people
In a way that shows no energy or interest
In a slow, tired way showing little energy
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull, boring way with little interest
Antonyms
How Lively
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Vapidly comes from the adjective vapid, which shares the old vap- root with vapor that meant 'steam' or 'breath'. Think of steam with no taste or spark — that image led to 'flat' or 'lifeless', so to do something vapidly is to do it 'in a dull, lifeless way'.