Word Finder - bland

definition

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

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a bland diet

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Lacking in taste, flavor, or vigor.

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The coffee was bland.

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Lacking interest; boring; dull.

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Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

The rice and beans were bland until mixed together.

Then her expression grew bland again.

At last, as the emissary persisted in his bland persuasions, he looked up and said, - "Archias, you never moved me by your acting, and you Affair of Harpalus.

How the dream began, she couldn't remember but she was in his arms and he was gazing down at her, his expression as bland as usual.

The door opened quietly and Yancey entered, his face bland as he retrieved the magazine from his chair.

His expression was bland – his voice unemotional, as if he were discussing the weather.

Leaning back in the chair and lacing fingers behind his neck, that bland gaze roved over her face again.

His expression was bland, but those delicious chocolate eyes wandered over her face in a disturbingly familiar way before he shut the door.

Quicklime is also caustic, but magnesia is bland and unirritating.

Instead, he set­tled for a postcard to her and one to her son, each with a bland "Having a great time" message.

His father (1779-1844) was an English barrister, and, from 1831, a commissioner in bankruptcy; he collaborated with Robert Bland (1779-1825) in his Collections from the Greek Anthology, and published some excellent translations from Italian and German.

Bland copies would make no positive contribution but would simply devalue the historic character of the area.

His attention never wavered and Carmen kept her expression bland as she slapped the potatoes on her plate and then returned the spoon to the bowl.

Without him, the story would be a rather dispassionate account of an impossible journey by bland, unbelievable characters.

Finally everyone is able to express his or her creativity and imagination, music has become more egalitarian, if a little bland.

Just as I expected another mediocre sequel to a bland and mediocre movie.

His expression was bland.

The milk of the cow, which may be taken as typical of all others, and is indeed by far the most important and valuable of all, is, when newly drawn, an opaque white fluid, with a yellowish tinge, soft, bland and sweetish to the taste, and possessed of a faintly animal odour.

They were sent to bed down amid the somewhat bland safety of the city's new town, to the north.

His step was brisk as he walked around to the other side, but when he climbed into the truck, his expression was bland.

Alex glanced at him, his expression bland.

Drowned out not just by the violent protest but also by the bland platitudes of the world supposed "leaders."

By contrast, the Abstract of the paper, much more widely read - seems seriously bland.

Determined to swap it out for a picture of a horse or something bland, Jessi poured herself another cup of coffee and snatched the iPad, settling on the couch within view of the porch.

The treatment is far from satisfactory, and consists in keeping up the strength and diluting the poison in the blood and in the urine by the administration of bland fluids, such as soda-water, milk and plain water, in quantities as large as possible.

His expression was bland – his voice unemotional, as if he were discussing the weather.

Betsy and Martha, often confidants, admitted to one another that they'd both researched Julie with similar bland results.

After the bland meal was over and the tin foil discarded, Dean donned his coat and walked up town.

She'd meant to give him some sort of bland sympathy like people gave her kids.

The coconut was barely detectable, the glaze a little thin and weedy, and the biscuits on the side seemed a bland afterthought.

There was nothing artificial about Mr Bland's nutrition and hydration.

James Bond spoof all to sell a rather bland car!

In fact, the subject matter turned out to be fairly bland, with only a couple of exceptions.

John Motson passed his sell by date at least two World Cups ago while the ITV bods sound incredibly bland.

No one from the cast stands out - they are all pretty bland one-dimensional people with little distinguishing features.

The food industry is trying to slowly cut down on salt without making things taste too bland.

By chasing profit, you become more bland, " is Duncan's take.

Despite a bland exterior, celery is rich with potential.

Decking designer Many decking companies produce bland uninteresting sameness, not Kingfisher - every deck they design is unique.

Even with the proper presentation, toasts can seem contrived and bland without the proper content.

Bland foods are generally better tolerated by the stomach than denser, more complex foods.

This is usually why a bland food diet will be prescribed.

However, here are a few general guidelines for bland food diets.

Refined Cereals - Cream of wheat, instant oatmeal, and others are excellent bland food items that are also very nutritious and filling.

Low Fat Milk and Dairy Products - Low fat milk, yogurt, and mild cheeses can all work on a bland diet.

Soft-Cooked Vegetables - Canned or frozen vegetables work especially well for those on a bland diet.

Likewise, tomato sauces can be too spicy for those following a bland diet.

Following a list of bland diet foods can go a long way to help certain stomach and digestive conditions.

Think of it as painting a picture using descriptive verbs in lieu of bland ones.

He moved toward her, his expression far from bland.