bland

bland
UK [blænd] / US adjective
Word forms "bland":
adjective bland comparative blander superlative blandest
1) not having a strong taste and therefore not very interesting to eat
2) not interesting, exciting, or original, and therefore boring

She had pleasant but rather bland features.

3) bland comments or remarks are pleasant and intended not to make anyone upset or angry, but they may not be sincere

He gave the usual bland assurances about their commitment to peace.


Derived words:
blandly
adverb
blandness
noun uncountable

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