Blandly

bland  (blnd)

adj. bland·er, bland·est

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.

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[Latin blandus, caressing, flattering; see mel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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blandly adv.

blandness n.

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

blandly - in a bland manner; "his blandly incompetent attempts"