bland

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin blandus (“‘mild’”).

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[edit] Adjective

bland (comparative blander, superlative blandest)

Positive
bland

Comparative
blander

Superlative
blandest
  1. Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave.
    a bland temper
    bland persuasion
    a bland sycophant
  2. Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
    a bland oil
    a bland diet
  3. Lacking in taste or vigor.
    the coffee was bland
    the judge found the defense's case to be bland

[edit] Translations

Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
Lacking in taste or vigor
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[edit] Noun

bland n.

  1. mix

[edit] Declension

declension of bland
n-s singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative bland blandið - -
accusative bland blandið - -
dative blandi blandinu - -
genitive blands blandsins - -

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[edit] Preposition

bland

  1. among
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