Communication

Synonyms for bland

Two senses of bland live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineCommunication

lacking stimulating characteristics

A bland little drama.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

flat

Same sentence, swapped: A flat little drama.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for bland as it is used in the sentence above.

politic
moderate
complimentary

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High CampQualities

lacking taste or flavor or tang

A bland diet.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

insipid

Same sentence, swapped: A insipid diet.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for bland as it is used in the sentence above.

suave
complimentary
prudent

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