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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[L.

blandus

, of unknown origin.]

Mild; soft; gentle; smooth and soothing in manner; suave;

as, a bland temper;

bland

persuasion; a

bland

sycophant

“Exhilarating vapor bland.”

Milton.

Having soft and soothing qualities; not drastic or irritating; not stimulating;

as, a

bland

oil; a

bland

diet

Adj.

[L. blandus.] Mild; soft; gentle; as bland words; bland zephyrs.