What does BLAND mean?

Parts of Speech:

adjective, verb

Definitions:

Adjective: lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting; flavorless; mild; dull

Verb: make (food or drink) less strong in taste or flavor; soften; moderate

Pronunciations:

US: /blænd/

UK: /blænd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "bland" originated from the Old English word "blǣnde", which means "smooth". It has been used since the 14th century to describe food or drink that is lacking in flavor or interest. In the 17th century, it began to be used to describe people or things that are uninteresting or dull.

Synonyms:

mild, tasteless, flavorless, insipid, unappetizing, unexciting, uninspiring, uninteresting, vapid, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, humdrum

Related Words:

blend, brand, bland, blind, blond, blood, board, broad, bread, breed

Example Sentences:

Adjective:

• The soup was bland and tasteless.
• He had a bland personality and didn stand out in a crowd.
• The decor in the hotel room was bland and unremarkable.

Verb:

• The chef blanded the sauce by adding more cream.
• She blanded her coffee with milk and sugar.
• The politician blanded his speech to appeal to a wider audience.