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пре́сный — meaning in English

presnyy

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English meaning

  • bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  • flavorless adj Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.
  • fresh adjective Newly made, picked, or obtained; not old or stale.
  • insipid adjective Lacking flavor; bland.
  • sweet adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
  • tasteless adj Having no flavour; bland.

Senses

пре́сный is used for these senses in English:

  • bland Lacking in taste or flavor.
  • flavorless Flat; lacking character or definition.
  • fresh (of water) Without salt; not saline.
  • insipid Unappetizingly flavorless.
  • sweet Not of a salty taste.
  • tasteless Having no flavour; bland; insipid.
  • unleavened (especially, of bread or cakes) Without any yeast or other raising agent.

bland — full definition

  1. adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  2. adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.

flavorless — full definition

  1. adj Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.
  2. adj Flat; lacking character or definition.
  3. adj Without flavor.

Related Russian words