bland
adjective/blænd/
/blænd/
(comparative blander, superlative blandest)
- with little colour, excitement or interest; without anything to attract attention synonym nondescript
- bland background music
Extra Examples- He was criticized for his bland image.
- The old town hall was replaced with a bland, glass-and-steel office building.
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- not having a strong or interesting taste
- a rather bland diet of soup, fish and bread
- This sauce is rather bland.
- 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.
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘gentle in manner’): from Latin blandus ‘soft, smooth’.
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