English · Food & Drink

bland

/blænd/

[/blænd/]

having little flavor

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Having little or no strong flavor. It can also describe something dull or without interest.

Example

The soup was bland and needed more salt.

The soup was bland and needed more salt.

Etymology

From Latin 'blandus' (soft, smooth, gentle).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for food without taste and figuratively for dull things.

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