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   Bland

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   adjective

   • 1. lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting: "rebelling against the bland uniformity" Similar uninterestingdullboringtediousmonotonousdrydrabdrearywearisomeunexcitingunimaginativeuninspiringuninspiredweakinsipidcolorlesslusterlesslacklustervapidflatstaletritevacuousfeeblepallidwishy-washylimplametiredlifelesstorpidunanimatedzestlessspiritlesssterileanemicbarrentamebloodlessantisepticmiddle-of-the-roadrun-of-the-millcommonplacemediocrenondescriptcharacterlessmundaneinoffensivehumdrumprosaicOpposite interestingstimulating
   • ▪ (of food or drink) mild or insipid: "bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish" Similar tastelessflavorlessinsipidmildsavorlessunflavoredweakthinwaterywatered-downspicelessunappetizinginformal:wishy-washyOpposite tangy
   • ▪ (of a person or behavior) showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable: "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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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBLAND definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective. If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting. Serle has a blander personality than Howard. It sounds like a commercial: easy on the ear but bland and forgettable. Synonyms: dull, boring, weak, plain More Synonyms of bland. 2. adjective.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blandBland - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of bland. adjective. lacking taste or flavor or tang. “a bland diet” synonyms: flat, flavorless, flavourless, insipid, savorless, savourless, vapid. tasteless. lacking flavor. adjective. lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting. “a bland little drama” synonyms: flat. unexciting, unstimulating. not stimulating. adjective.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › blandBland - definition of bland by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Characterized by a moderate, unperturbed, or tranquil quality, especially: 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.

5. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › blandbland - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 9, 2024 · bland ( comparative blander, superlative blandest) Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating . a bland oil. a bland diet. Lacking in taste or flavor . Synonyms: flat, tasteless, wallow; see also Thesaurus: insipid. The coffee was bland. Lacking in vigor .

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbland adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   showing no strong emotions or excitement; not saying anything very interesting. After the meeting, a bland statement was issued. Definition of bland adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › blandBLAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner. soothing or balmy, as air: a bland southern breeze. nonirritating, as food or medicines: a bland diet. not highly flavored; mild; tasteless: a bland sauce. lacking in special interest, liveliness, individuality, etc.; insipid; dull: a bland young man; a bland situation comedy.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BLAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of bland – Learner’s Dictionary. bland. adjective. uk / blænd / us. bland adjective (BORING) Add to word list. not interesting or exciting: bland statements. bland adjective (NO TASTE) If food is bland, it does not have much taste.