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What is another word for Bland? – 207 Bland Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dull uninteresting uninspiring unremarkable mundane ordinary routine monotonous tedious humdrum lacking flavorless tasteless insipid vapid flat stale dry unappetizing unpalatable boring monochromatic neutral characterless featureless uneventful colorless dreary lackluster mediocre middling so-so average normal standard common plain simple unadorned unvaried uniform vacuous empty hollow unfulfilling unsatisfying

    Meaning of Bland

    The primary meaning of the word "Bland" is lacking strong features or characteristics, especially in terms of taste, interest, or excitement.

    Definitions

    • Lacking strong features or characteristics, especially in terms of taste, interest, or excitement
    • * Not having a strong or distinctive taste
    • * Lacking in variety or interest

    Etymology of Bland

    The word "Bland" has its roots in Old English and Old French, with the Old English word "bländ" and the Old French word "blanc" both meaning white or pale
    The word initially meant having a mild or soothing quality, but over time its meaning shifted to describe something as lacking in strong features or characteristics

    Example Uses

    • The restaurant's food was too bland for my taste
    • * The movie's plot was bland and unoriginal
    • * The teacher's voice was bland and put me to sleep

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exciting interesting stimulating thrilling captivating engaging entertaining lively vibrant colorful flavorful spicy pungent strong bold dynamic energetic lively zestful savory rich decadent exotic unusual unique extraordinary remarkable exceptional outstanding

    Related Nouns

    taste flavor excitement interest feature characteristic quality attribute aspect facet dimension property trait mark stamp imprint signature style tone mood atmosphere ambiance environment setting context background landscape scenery view prospect panorama

    Related Verbs

    excite interest stimulate thrill captivate engage entertain enliven energize invigorate vitalize flavor season spice enrich enhance improve intensify strengthen deepen broaden expand develop refine polish perfect

    Related Adjectives

    exciting interesting stimulating thrilling captivating engaging entertaining lively vibrant colorful flavorful spicy pungent strong bold dynamic energetic lively zestful savory rich decadent exotic unusual unique extraordinary remarkable exceptional outstanding dull uninteresting uninspiring unremarkable mundane ordinary routine monotonous tedious humdrum lacking flavorless tasteless insipid vapid flat stale dry unappetizing unpalatable boring monochromatic neutral characterless featureless uneventful colorless dreary lackluster mediocre middling so-so average normal standard common plain simple unadorned unvaried uniform vacuous empty hollow unfulfilling unsatisfying