vapidity

noun

va·​pid·​i·​ty va-ˈpi-də-tē 

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

This is exemplified in a mid-season episode that sees Remick and an oncologist played by Rebecca Hall attending a medical charity gala, where the comedic tension arises from contrasting the vapidity of Remick’s job against the more overtly valuable work of medicine. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025

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

Word History

Etymology

vapid + -ity

First Known Use

circa 1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vapidity

• acidity
• aridity
• avidity
• cupidity
• fluidity
• humidity
• liquidity
• lucidity
• morbidity
• placidity
• rancidity
• rapidity