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tenue — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bland adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
  • dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
  • faint adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
  • muffled adj Made quieter or less distinct, as if covered or wrapped up.
  • soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
  • subdued adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.
  • tenuous adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

Senses

tenue is used for these senses in English:

  • bland (now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.
  • faint (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
  • faint Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
  • faint Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
  • muffled (of a sound) Stifled or covered up; diminished by interference.
  • subdued Not glaring in color; soft and light in tone.
  • tenuous Thin in substance or consistency.

bland — full definition

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

dim — full definition

  1. adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
  2. adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
  3. adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
  4. verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.

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