adj.
Pronunciation: ' bland
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin blandus
Date: 1565
1 a : smooth and soothing in manner or quality <a bland smile> b : exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment : UNPERTURBED <a bland confession of guilt>
2 a : not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating : SOOTHING b : DULL , INSIPID < bland stories with little plot or action>
synonyms see SUAVE
– bland · ly \ ' blan(d)-l ē \ adverb
– bland · ness \ ' blan(d)-n ə s \ noun