vapidity

noun

va·​pid·​i·​ty va-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce vapidity (audio)
vā-,
və-
plural vapidities
1
: the quality or state of being vapid
2
: something vapid

Examples of vapidity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Photo: Mattel and Netflix If Ryan’s tomcat vapidity represents a stereotypical male weakness, Raquelle’s backstabbing materialism plays with its female equivalent. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, Wolfhard’s is a typical Gen Z stereotype (hasn’t the vapidity of influencers been skewered enough times?). Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024 What is 'The Fall Guy' based on? Colt Severs (Gosling) is the stunt double for Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a movie star whose fame is matched only by his arrogance and vapidity. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024 None of his editors or longtime publishers appears to have thought of protecting him or acknowledging the manuscript’s vapidity. Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vapidity 

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Word History

Etymology

vapid + -ity

First Known Use

circa 1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vapidity was circa 1721

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Cite this Entry

“Vapidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vapidity. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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