Bland

Pronunciation: /blænd/

Definitions of bland

adjective lacking strong flavor; dull or uninteresting

Example Sentences

A1 The food at the cafeteria was bland.

A2 She found the movie to be quite bland and uninteresting.

B1 The novel had a bland storyline but the characters were well-developed.

B2 The restaurant received mixed reviews, with some customers describing the food as bland.

C1 The art exhibit was criticized for its bland color palette and lack of creativity.

C2 The music critic wrote a scathing review, calling the singer's performance bland and uninspired.

Examples of bland in a Sentence

formal The dish was quite bland, lacking any distinct flavor profiles.

informal I find the food here a bit bland, could use some more seasoning.

slang This sandwich is so bland, it's like eating cardboard.

figurative Her personality is rather bland, she doesn't stand out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of bland

• past tense: blanded
• plural: blands
• comparative: blander
• superlative: blandest
• present tense: bland
• future tense: will bland
• perfect tense: have bland
• continuous tense: is b landing
• singular: bland
• positive degree: bland
• infinitive: to bland
• gerund: blanding
• participle: blanded

Origin and Evolution of bland

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bland' originated from the Latin word 'blandus' meaning smooth or flattering.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bland' has evolved to refer to something lacking in strong flavor or character, often used to describe food or personalities.