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bland
bland
[
bland
]
(
comparative
bland·er
,
superlative
bland·est
)
adjective
Definition:
1.
insipid:
lacking flavor, character, or interest
a bland diet
2.
free of stress:
free from anything annoying or upsetting
3.
unemotional:
without emotion
[
Mid-17th century. < Latin
blandus
"smooth, flattering"
]
bland·ly
[
blándlee
]
adverb
bland·ness
noun
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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