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We've made elevator music of Jesus Christ. We've made Him the most boring, bland, blah person; and He was the most revolutionary man.
John Eldredge

Meaning of "bland" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BLAND

From Latin blandus flattering.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BLAND

bland  [blænd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLAND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bland is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BLAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bland in the English dictionary

The first definition of bland in the dictionary is devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics; uninteresting; dull. Other definition of bland is gentle and agreeable; suave. Bland is also mild and soothing.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BLAND


aland
əˈlænd
Disneyland
ˈdɪznɪˌlænd
farmland
ˈfɑːmˌlænd
Gelderland
ˈɡɛldəˌlænd
gland
ɡlænd
heartland
ˈhɑːtˌlænd
homeland
ˈhəʊmˌlænd
Lakeland
ˈleɪkˌlænd
land
lænd
Maryland
ˈmɛərɪˌlænd
outland
ˈaʊtˌlænd
overland
ˈəʊvəˌlænd
planned
ˈplænd
Queensland
ˈkwiːnzˌlænd
southland
ˈsaʊθˌlænd
Swaziland
ˈswɑːzɪˌlænd
Thailand
ˈtaɪˌlænd
timberland
ˈtɪmbəˌlænd
wasteland
ˈweɪstˌlænd
wonderland
ˈwʌndəˌlænd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLAND

blanc fixe
blanch
Blanche of Castile
blancher
Blanchett
blanchisseuse
blancmange
Blanco
bland out
blandish
blandisher
blandishment
blandishments
blandly
blandness
blank
blank cartridge
blank cheque
blank endorsement
blank verse

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLAND

Cleveland
Deutschland
England
Falkland
Finland
Greenland
holland
Iceland
Ireland
island
mainland
Nederland
New Zealand
Poland
Portland
Roland
Scotland
Switzerland
Wayland
Zealand

Synonyms and antonyms of bland in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BLAND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «bland» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of bland

Translation of «bland» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLAND

Find out the translation of bland to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bland from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bland» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

没精打采的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

soso
570 millions of speakers

English

bland
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नरम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لطيف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мягкий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sem-graça
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্নিগ্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

terne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hambar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

farblos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

つまらない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

재미 없는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bland
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dê thương
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாதுவான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौम्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mülayim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

insulso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mdły
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

м´який
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bland
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ήπιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

intetsägande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bland

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLAND»

The term «bland» is very widely used and occupies the 11.730 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLAND» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bland» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bland» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bland

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10 QUOTES WITH «BLAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bland.
1
Robert Adamson
It's just that if you're not disruptive everything seems to be repeated endlessly - not so much the good things but the bland things - the ordinary things - the weaker things get repeated- the stronger things get suppressed and held down and hidden.
2
Adam Baldwin
A lot of the television industry is so cookie-cutter. In general, there are so many shows that are easy and bland to watch. You can tune in at any time and know exactly where you are in the story arc because it's pretty much the same every week.
3
Billy Bragg
But, in the end, even a song that's as politically bland as Blowin in the Wind, you probably wouldn't get up and sing that now, whereas some of Bob Dylan's love songs that were contemporary with that, like say Girl from the North Country, you can still get up an play now.
4
John Cleese
I find it rather easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me.
5
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
A Web site that promotes flow is like a gourmet meal. You start off with the appetizers, move on to the salads and entrees, and build toward dessert. Unfortunately, most sites are built like a cafeteria. You pick whatever you want. That sounds good at first, but soon it doesn't matter what you choose to do. Everything is bland and the same.
6
George Cukor
People who aren't complicated in real life come through as pretty bland on the screen. Most great performers are not very happy and well adjusted. Perhaps that's the price they pay for being originals.
7
Lorenzo di Bonaventura
I don't like the term 'ensemble.' It's bland to me.
8
John Eldredge
We've made elevator music of Jesus Christ. We've made Him the most boring, bland, blah person; and He was the most revolutionary man.
9
Rube Goldberg
Uh, I just had an operation last March which was rather serious and I'm recuperating now. I'm on a very bland diet. But, uh, I'm lucky, I was just lucky, that's all.
10
Amanda Hearst
I basically made it my mission to prove that ethical fashion isn't frumpy and bland.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLAND»

Discover the use of bland in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bland and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
In Case We Die
Vulnerable to the high relief of heroin addiction, Bland's characters - Charlie Hyatt and Carrie Finch - are unapologetic protagonists whose epiphanies are as blinding as their weaknesses.
Danny Bland, 2013
2
Effective Media Relations: How to Get Results
Endorsed by the Institute of Public Relations
Michael Bland, Alison Theaker, David W. Wragg, 2005
3
Rings and Their Modules
This book is an introduction to the theory of rings and modules that goes beyond what one normally obtains in a graduate course in abstract algebra.
Paul E. Bland, 2011
4
A Guide to Early Printed Books and Manuscripts
This helpful Guide demonstrates how we are to use this information, together with an understanding of the processes of production and modification, as a tool for studying the transmission of literary documents.
Mark Bland, 2010
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Bland ambition: from Adams to Quayle-- the cranks, ...
Profiles the individuals who have become vice president of the the United States
Steve Tally, 1992
6
Social Work Practice in Mental Health: An Introduction
It also emphasises the healing potential in relationships between consumers, carers and service providers.This is a thorough introduction to social work practice in specialist mental health settings as well as in other fields of practice in ...
Robert Bland, 2010
7
Success! The Glenn Bland Method
Making a lasting difference in the lives of others? This gem of a book contains business expert Glenn Bland’s seven tried-and-true principles of lasting success—spiritual, financial, educational, and recreational.
Glenn Bland, 2013
8
Bland County
The history of Bland County after the arrival of European settlers includes stories of patriotism, independence, as well as struggles against incredible odds. The Virginia General Assembly formed Bland County on March 30, 1861.
William R. Archer, 2011
9
The Great Dismal: A Carolinian's Swamp Memoir
Includes personal experience, travel narrative, oral and natural history of the Great Dismal Swamp
Bland Simpson, 1990
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The Tale of Pigling Bland
Beatrix Potter. Mr“ I. I--':.= --'-;- -\—€'i—_" 'i' " 1. .- ' at least Pigling Bland did. Alexander made the road half as long again by skipping from side to side. He danced about and pinched his brother, singing“This pig went to market, this pig stayed ...
Beatrix Potter, 1913

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bland is used in the context of the following news items.
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Movie Review: 'Terminator Genisys' Not Much To Like. Bland …
“Terminator Genisys” is one of the most confusing movies I've seen in a long time, or at least since “Interstellar.” If I assigned pushpins to the ... «High Country Press, Jul 15»
2
Cornell~Bland
The parents of Sarah Cornell are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter and Nicholas Bland. She is the ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
The Trial review – Kafka made bland and babbling
A work of threat and mystery made bland and explicit. The stage looks set for dramatic reinvention with a mighty design by Miriam Buether. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Bland's good year continues
Adam Bland has held his place in the top-five of the Japan Tour Order of Merit courtesy of a top-20 finish at this week's Sega Sammy Cup. «PGA of Australia, Jul 15»
5
Big Brother's Marc O'Neil has one last bust-up with Danny Wisker
... accuses Marc of hurting his fellow housemates, including calling some of the females 'fat', and Marc retaliates by calling him 'bland as beige'. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Volunteers wanted for Bland Beautification Committee
Since 2012, the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce Bland Beautification Committee has brightened the town's business district. «Southwest Virginia Today, Jul 15»
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Sharks and Snarks: A Bland Cuban Documentary and Unfunny Noir …
Sharks and Snarks: A Bland Cuban Documentary and Unfunny Noir Parody Inspire Shrugs. Don't expect a whole lot from Tiburones: Sharks of ... «Reason, Jul 15»
8
Bland sets out Black Duck's channel masterplan
Ex-Citrix channel boss Kevin Bland has said the recently launched partner programme of his new employer Black Duck Software will help the ... «CRN - UK, Jul 15»
9
Bland leads Australians in Hokkaido
South Australian Adam Bland, already a winner on the Japan Tour this season, leads the Australians this week with rounds of 69 and 68 to be ... «iseekgolf.com, Jul 15»
10
Off the Record: Pass the bland
So, sit down to the dinner table with me, take a “bitter pill” and concentrate on “sweet nothings”. I'm about to tell you a tale of woe — pure, ... «Petoskey News-Review, Jul 15»

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