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blandus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fawning adj Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
  • pleasant adj Pleasing or agreeable; nice to experience.
  • suave adj Charming, smooth-mannered, and confident, sometimes in a way that feels a little too polished to be trusted.

Senses

blandus is used for these senses in English:

  • fawning Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
  • pleasant Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
  • suave (of a person) Charming though often in a manner that is insincere or sophisticated. [from 1830s]

Related Latin words