savorless

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Turning first to economics, De Gaulle began with a 20-minute justification of the De Gaulle policy�midway between the "excesses" of totally free enterprise and "sullen, colorless and savorless" socialism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Royce knew a few of them, too, and introduced me to them, but I found their talk somehow flat and savorless.

From The Holladay Case A Tale by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

She had joined that simple circle over the way; she had mingled in its plain, provincial talk; she had shared its meagre and savorless pleasures.

From The Europeans by James, Henry

For the time being life was savorless, and ambition had gone out like a snuffed candle.

From Anne of the Island by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

Her deep-dish pies became savorless, the whipped cream smeary and sad of taste.

From Dwellers in Arcady The Story of an Abandoned Farm by Fogarty, Thomas