Bland
21Bland — This name is of English locational origin from a place called Bland in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The name derives from the Old English pre 7th Century (ge)bland meaning a storm or commotion with reference to the high exposed position of the… …
22bland — [[t]blæ̱nd[/t]] blander, blandest 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting. Serle has a blander personality than Howard... It sounds like an advert: easy on the ear but bland… …
23bland — UK [blænd] / US adjective Word forms bland : adjective bland comparative blander superlative blandest 1) not having a strong taste and therefore not very interesting to eat 2) not interesting, exciting, or original, and therefore boring She had… …
24bland — [[t]blænd[/t]] adj. er, est. 1) pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner[/ex] 2) soothing or balmy, as air 3) nonirritating, as food or medicines 4) not highly flavored; mild; tasteless: a bland sauce[/ex] 5) lacking in special… …
25bland — adjective 1 without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character: The principal made a few bland comments about the value of education. | Their music is pleasant enough, but a little bland. 2 food that is bland has very little taste: a… …
26bland — 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 …
27bland — adjective 1) bland food Syn: tasteless, flavorless, insipid, weak, watery, spiceless; informal wishy washy Ant: tangy, tasty 2) a bland film Syn: uninter …
28bland — adjective /blænd/ a) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave. Where didst thou find, young Bard, thy sounding lyre? / Where the bland accent, and the tender tone? b) Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating. a bland oil …
29bland — adjective 1) a bland film Syn: uninteresting, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, ordinary, run of the mill, drab, dreary, unexciting, lacklustre, flat, stale, trite 2) bland food …
30Bland — I. /blænd/ (say bland) noun William, 1789–1868, Australian medical practitioner, born in England; active in gaining representative government for NSW. II. /blænd/ (say bland) noun the, an area in central western NSW marked by a heavy, fertile… …
