bland

 

bland

= to describe something that lacks a strong flavor, distinctive characteristics, or vibrant qualities

The dish was so bland that I had to spice it up with some sauce and seasoning.

The soup was so bland that I added salt and pepper to enhance its flavor.

Her outfit was quite bland, consisting of a plain white shirt and gray pants, so she accessorized with a bright scarf.

The party felt a bit bland since there was no music or themed decorations to create an atmosphere.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "bland":

Synonyms

Mild 

Dull

Flavorless

Characterless

Unremarkable

Uninspired

Plain

Antonyms 

Spicy

Vibrant 

Exciting

Dynamic

Distinctive

Engaging

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In the sentence "The party felt a bit bland since there was no music or themed decorations to create an atmosphere," what does "bland" mean?

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A) Exciting

B) Uninteresting

C) Overwhelming

D) Colorful

be rotten to the core

be rotten to the core

= someone or something is fundamentally corrupt, dishonest, or morally bad

She seemed charming at first, but I finally realized she was rotten to the core.

The politician promised to change the system, but many believe he is rotten to the core.

He may look successful, but his business practices are rotten to the core.

At first, the investment opportunity seemed promising, but it turned out to be rotten to the core, built on lies.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "be rotten to the core":

Synonyms

Be fundamentally corrupt

Be morally corrupt

Be completely dishonest

Be corrupt to the bone

Be unprincipled

Antonyms

Be virtuous

Be honest

Be trustworthy

Be principled

Be good at heart

Be moral

What does the phrase "rotten to the core" imply about the business practices in the sentence "He may look successful, but his business practices are rotten to the core"?

 

A) They are deeply corrupt

B) They are very effective

C) They are mostly legal

D) They are widely praised 

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