bland | Definition of bland

Synonyms and Antonyms of bland

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

bland food that was good for babies and invalids

Synonyms of bland

balmy, benign, delicate, gentle, light, mellow, mild, nonabrasive, soft, soothing, tender

Words Related to bland

calm, pacific, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, tranquil

clement, compassionate, easy, lenient, merciful

buffering, cushioning, emollient, softening

sleek, slick, smooth

Near Antonyms of bland

exquisite, fierce, intense, powerful, severe

forceful, forcible, savage, violent

roughened, rugged, strong

abrading, irritating, roughening

grim, gruff, rude, stiff

heavy-handed, oppressive, pitiless, tyrannical (also tyrannic)

Antonyms of bland

abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle