bland
/blænd/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/blænd/
🇺🇸 US
/blænd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
“a bland diet”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Lacking in taste, flavor, or vigor.
“The coffee was bland.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Lacking interest; boring; dull.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
How this word is used
- Everyday “a bland diet”
- General “The coffee was bland.”
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