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blandly

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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.

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

blandly adv.
blandness n.
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Adv.1.blandly - in a bland manner; "his blandly incompetent attempts"

blandly
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blandly [ˈblændlɪ] ADV (pej) [say, reply] → débilmente; [smile] → de manera insulsa
blandly
adv say, replyregungslos; smilevage


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"Great and good friend," said the Editor, blandly, looking up from his work, "we are far asunder, it seems.
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