Vocabulary Spotlight
Bland
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: साधारण (Saadharan) – Lacking strong features, taste, or characteristics; mild and uninteresting.
Pronunciation
[bland]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Unremarkable – साधारण (saadharan)
Related Words
Dull – नीरस (neeras)
Word Origin
“Bland” shabd Latin “blandus” se nikla hai jiska arth hai “soft” ya “smooth”. Yeh un cheezon ke liye use hota hai jo strong taste, personality ya characteristics se bebas hoti hain.
– “Bland” is derived from the Latin “blandus,” meaning “soft” or “smooth.” It refers to something lacking strong taste, personality, or distinctive characteristics.
Word Family
Adjective: Bland – साधारण (saadharan)
Noun: Blandness – साधारणता (saadharantaa)
Usage Examples
1. Khana bahut bland tha aur kisi ko taste nahi aaya.
– The food was very bland and no one enjoyed it.
2. Uska vyavhaar sabse bland aur alag tha.
– His behavior was the blandest and most different.
Cultural Note
India mein bland food aksar specific dietary ya health reasons ke liye hota hai, lekin generally Indian cuisine flavorful aur spices se bhara hota hai.
In Context
“Bland” shabd kisi cheez ko mild, boring ya distinct flavor ke bina dikhane ke liye use hota hai, jaise bland taste, bland personality ya bland design.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bland” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bland” shabd ka origin kis bhasha se hai?