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
- adj Lacking strong flavour; mild or tasteless.
- adj Lacking excitement, character, or interest.
dim — full definition
- adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
- adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
- adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
- verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.