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How do you spell Insipid?

Correct spelling

insipid

Remember: IN-SIPID has one P, like 'sip' - you barely sip something tasteless.

Why is insipid spelled this way?

From Latin insipidus, without taste. IN (not) + SAPIDUS (tasty). Something insipid lacks flavor — blandness so thorough it becomes its own form of offense.

Common misspellings of insipid

insippidinsepidinsapid

Example

The restaurant's insipid soup tasted like nothing more than warm water with a few floating vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell insipid?+
The correct spelling is "insipid". Remember: IN-SIPID has one P, like 'sip' - you barely sip something tasteless.
Is it insippid or insipid?+
The correct spelling is "insipid", not "insippid".

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