Bland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /blænd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bland is an adjective meaning Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
Meaning
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
More Meanings
- Lacking in taste or flavor.
- Lacking in vigor.
- (figurative) Lacking interest; boring; dull.
- (now rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To mix; blend; mingle.
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To connect; associate.
- (UK dialectal) Mixture; union.
Example Sentences
a bland diet
bland comment
The coffee was bland.
Where didst thou find, young Bard, thy sounding lyre? / Where the bland accent, and the tender tone?
Word Forms
- blander
- blandest
- blands
- blanding
- blanded
- blaind
- blaund
Synonyms for bland
Depending on context, synonyms include anodyne, flat, tasteless, wallow, cardboard, flaggy.
Antonyms for bland
Common opposites include pungent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vapid, tasteless, insipid, flavorless, savorless, unstimulating.
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