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BLAND Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word bland. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word bland. (close relations)
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flat
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• lacking contrast or shading between tones

• (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a level tract of land

• a shallow box in which seedlings are started

• a musical notation indicating one half step lower than the note named

• freight car without permanent sides or roof

• a deflated pneumatic tire

• scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting

• a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

adverb

• with flat sails

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

adjective satellite

• having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

• having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness

• not modified or restricted by reservations

• stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

• flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

• lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting

• having lost effervescence

• sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

• horizontally level

• lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth

• not reflecting light; not glossy

• commercially inactive

flavorless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

insipid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

• lacking interest or significance or impact

vapid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking taste or flavor or tang

• lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest

characterless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

drab
adjectiveadj
noun

• a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown

adjective satellite

• lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

• lacking brightness or color; dull

• of a light brownish green color

• causing dejection

dreary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

• causing dejection

dry
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

lackluster
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking brilliance or vitality

• lacking luster or shine

lifeless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deprived of life; no longer living

• destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

• lacking animation or excitement or activity

• not having the capacity to support life

monotonous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

• sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

plain
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not elaborate or elaborated; simple

• lacking patterns especially in color

noun

• extensive tract of level open land

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

adverb

• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• not mixed with extraneous elements

• free from any effort to soften to disguise

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

• lacking in physical beauty or proportion

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

tasteless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking flavor

• lacking aesthetic or social taste

tedious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• using or containing too many words

unappetizing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste

unexciting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not stimulating

• not exciting

uninteresting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

adjective satellite

• characteristic or suggestive of an institution especially in being uniform or dull or unimaginative

unpalatable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind

unseasoned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not aged or processed

adjective satellite

• without salt or seasoning

• not tried or tested by experience

Best Hypernyms For BLAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bland, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
colorless dull flat flavorless insipid monotonous plain tasteless unseasoned

Alternatives for FLAT

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