[bland] adj [L blandus] (1661) 1 a: smooth and soothing in manner or quality "a ~ smile" b: exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment: unperturbed "a ~ confession of guilt"
2. a: not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating: soothing b: dull, insipid "~ stories with little plot or action" syn see suave -- bland.ly adv -- bland.ness n