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Dovelike is a related term of bland.


As an adjective dovelike

is similar to a dove.

As an adverb dovelike

is in a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (milton).

As a proper noun bland is

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dovelike

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Similar to a dove.
  • Similar to that of a dove; as, a dovelike wing, a dovelike glance, dovelike eyes.
  • (figuratively) Peaceful; innocent; pacifist.

    • See also

    * columbine

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner similar to a dove; as, to "dovelike, sit brooding on the vast abyss" (Milton)
  • (archaic) As much so as those of a dove; as, "Phoebe's eyes Dovelike mild" (Montanus)

    • bland

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) blanden, blonden, from (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To mix; blend; mingle.
  • To connect; associate.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) bland, from (etyl) bland, .

    Alternative forms

    * (Scotland)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Mixture; union.
  • An agreeable summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands.
    • Derived terms
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    Etymology 3

    Ultimately from (etyl) .

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
  • *1818 , (John Keats), Sonnet :
  • *:Where didst thou find, young Bard, thy sounding lyre? / Where the bland accent, and the tender tone?
  • *
  • *:“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron;. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland , invariably affable, and from time to time squinting sideways, as usual, in the ever-renewed expectation that he might catch a glimpse of his stiff, retroussé moustache.
  • Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
  • :
  • Lacking in taste, flavor, or vigor.
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