bland vs mild

bland

adj
  • Lacking in taste or flavor. 

  • Lacking in vigor. 

  • bland comment 

  • Lacking interest; boring; dull. 

  • Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating. 

noun
  • Mixture; union. 

  • A summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands. 

verb
  • To mix; blend; mingle. 

  • To connect; associate. 

mild

adj
  • Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor. 

  • Of only moderate severity; not strict. 

  • Not serious or dangerous. 

  • Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected. 

  • Gentle and not easily angered. 

  • Not overly felt or seriously intended. 

  • Acting gently and without causing harm. 

noun
  • A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale 

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