flauw — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
- hokey adjective Corny or overly sentimental in a way that feels fake or old-fashioned.
- inane adjective Silly, pointless, or lacking any real substance — often to an annoying degree.
- insipid adjective Lacking flavor; bland.
- lame adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
- lukewarm adjective Only slightly warm; neither hot nor cold.
- tepid adj Lukewarm — neither warm nor cool.
- weak adj Lacking physical strength or power.
Senses
flauw is used for these senses in English:
- bland Lacking in taste or flavor.
- hokey (US, colloquial) Phony, as if a hoax; noticeably contrived; of obviously flimsy credibility or quality.
- inane Lacking sense or meaning, often to the point of boredom or annoyance.
- insipid Unappetizingly flavorless.
- lukewarm Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).
- tepid Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
- weak Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.
bland — full definition
- adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
- adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.