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bland

/blænd/

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adjective

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

Examples :

"a bland diet"

sensation medicine

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adjective

Lacking in taste, flavor, or vigor.

Examples :

"The coffee was bland."

food character style sensation

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adjective

Lacking interest; boring; dull.

Examples :

"The lecture was so bland that I almost fell asleep. "

character style attitude

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adjective

Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture was bland; she spoke in a soft, gentle voice, and the material lacked excitement. "

character style food sensation quality attitude appearance

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verb

To mix; blend; mingle.

Examples :

"The artist will bland the colors on the canvas to create a soft, blended effect. "

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verb

To connect; associate.

Examples :

"The journalist tried to bland the politician's controversial statement with a previous act of charity. "

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noun

Mixture; union.

Examples :

"The bland of different student opinions made a difficult decision for the teacher. "

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noun

A summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands.

Examples :

"After churning the milk, Granny always offered us a refreshing glass of bland, a traditional drink she swore kept us cool on hot summer days. "