bland
/blænd/ adjective B2- Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating. · a bland oil· a bland diet
- Lacking in taste or flavor. · The coffee was bland.
- Lacking in vigor.
- Lacking interest; boring; dull. · bland comment
Comparative blander · Superlative blandest
From the library
“May I ask, my lad,” I said, in the blandest voice, “what your trade may be?”
“I am sorry to trouble you,” said he, in his blandest manner, to the young woman behind the grating; “there is some small mistake about a telegram I sent yesterday.
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