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VAP-id/ˈvæpɪd/

Vapid means dull and lacking spirit, interest, or flavour: vapid packed-hall copy, vapid crest talk. Dull (already in the dictionary) is everyday; empty sparkle is not a count.

Meaning

Dull and lacking spirit, interest, or flavour (from dull, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Vapid packed-hall copy is still not an occupancy figure; count the seats.”
• “Dull is already in this course. Flat is already in this course. Packed is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the copy if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Dull; lacking liveliness. Everyday: dull (already in the dictionary). Packed copy ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

dull, insipid, lifeless

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