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bland

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
bland /ˈblænd/ adjective
blander; blandest
bland
/ˈblænd/
adjective
blander; blandest
Learner's definition of BLAND
: not interesting or exciting平淡的;乏味的
: lacking strong flavor清淡的
: showing no emotion, concern, etc.淡定的;漠不关心的;枯燥的

— blandly

adverb

— blandness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 8654 COCA: 10017
1
a
: smooth and soothing in manner or quality
bland approval
a bland smile
b
: exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment : unperturbed
a bland confession of guilt
2
a
: not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating : soothing
a bland oil
the bland climate of the southern coast
b
: dull, insipid
bland stories with little plot or action
a bland rendition of the song
c
: lacking strong flavor
Expect both kinds of salsify to be subtle and delicate—too bland for some tastebuds. Elizabeth Schneider
blandly adverb
blandness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for bland

suave, urbane, diplomatic, bland, smooth, politic mean pleasantly tactful and well-mannered.

suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.

a suave public relations coordinator

urbane implies high cultivation and poise coming from wide social experience.

an urbane traveler

diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully.

a diplomatic negotiator

bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities.

a bland master of ceremonies

smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity.

a smooth salesman

politic implies shrewd as well as tactful and suave handling of people.

a cunningly politic manager

Example Sentences

The vegetable soup was rather bland. The diplomat's bland statement did nothing to calm the situation.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin blandus

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bland was in 1565
TOEFL BNC: 8654 COCA: 10017

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