bland
polite
TRANSLATION
höflich; sanft; fad; farblos; langweilig; uninteressant bland diet = die Schonkost
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Having waited an absurdly long time for a waiter to take his order in a French restaurant, the novelist Irwin Shaw was approached at last by the maitre d' - who BLANDLY informed Shaw that snails* were the specialty of the house.
"I know," Shaw replied with a nod, "and you've got them dressed as waiters."
Irwin Shaw (1913-1984) American novelist noted for his short stories
*snails = Schnecken
"I know," Shaw replied with a nod, "and you've got them dressed as waiters."
Irwin Shaw (1913-1984) American novelist noted for his short stories
*snails = Schnecken
Did you
know?
bland
Latin blandus, caressing, flattering
Meaning:
1. Characterized by a moderate, unperturbed, or tranquil quality, especially:
a. Pleasant in manner; smooth: a bland smile.
b. Not irritating or stimulating; soothing: a bland diet.
c. Exhibiting no personal worry, embarrassment, or concern: told a series of bland lies.
2.
a. Dull and insipid: a bland little drama.
b. Having little or no distinctive flavor: bland cooking.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Latin blandus, caressing, flattering
Meaning:
1. Characterized by a moderate, unperturbed, or tranquil quality, especially:
a. Pleasant in manner; smooth: a bland smile.
b. Not irritating or stimulating; soothing: a bland diet.
c. Exhibiting no personal worry, embarrassment, or concern: told a series of bland lies.
2.
a. Dull and insipid: a bland little drama.
b. Having little or no distinctive flavor: bland cooking.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
