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   bland

   /bland/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting: "bland, mass-produced pop music" Similar uninterestingdullboringtediousmonotonousdrydrabdrearywearisomeunexcitingunimaginativeuninspiringuninspiredweakinsipidcolourlesslustrelesslacklustrevapidflatstaletritevacuousfeeblepallidwishy-washylimplametiredlifelesstorpidunanimatedzestlessspiritlesssterileanaemicbarrentamebloodlessantisepticmiddle-of-the-roadrun-of-the-millcommonplacemediocrenondescriptcharacterlessmundaneinoffensivehumdrumprosaicOpposite interestingstimulating
   • ▪ (of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid: "a bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish" Similar tastelessflavourlessinsipidmildsavourlessunflavouredweakthinwaterywatered-downspicelessunappetizinginformal:wishy-washyOpposite tangy
   • ▪ showing no strong emotion: "his expression was bland and unreadable" Similar temperatemildsoftcalmbalmysoothingbenignOpposite violentdestructive

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘gentle in manner’): from Latin blandus ‘soft, smooth’.

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   BLAND definition: 1. not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy: 2. not having a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BLAND is smooth and soothing in manner or quality. How to use bland in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Bland.

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   BLAND meaning: 1. not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy: 2. not having a…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbland adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   showing no strong emotions or excitement; not saying anything very interesting. a bland smile. After the meeting, a bland statement was issued. Extra Examples. He stared back at her with a bland expression. The state-run television interrupted its usual bland fare for spicy, live interviews.

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   a. Pleasant in manner; smooth: a bland smile. b. Not irritating or stimulating; soothing: a bland diet. c. Exhibiting no personal worry, embarrassment, or concern: told a series of bland lies. 2. a. Dull and insipid: a bland little drama. b. Having little or no distinctive flavor: bland cooking.

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   Bland definition: pleasantly gentle or agreeable. See examples of BLAND used in a sentence.

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   When you have a nasty cold and you’re very congested, food can taste unappealingly bland. That means dull, flavorless, or just plain “blah.”. Bland comes to us from the Latin word blandus, meaning “mild, smooth, flattering, alluring.”.

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    Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. blandest, blander. Characterized by a moderate, unperturbed, or tranquil quality, especially: American Heritage. Pleasantly smooth in manner; suave. Webster's New World. Dull and insipid. A bland little drama. American Heritage. Mild and soothing; not sharp, harsh, etc. Bland medicine. Webster's New World.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordBLAND - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    1. If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting. [...] 2. Food that is bland has very little flavour. [...] More. Synonyms of 'bland' • dull, boring, weak [...] • tasteless, weak, watered-down [...] • smooth, friendly, gentle [...] More. Collocations with 'bland'