anodyne

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

Definition

Deliberately inoffensive or bland to avoid causing disagreement or trouble.

Examples

• The hotel lobby was decorated in anodyne shades of beige that lacked any real personality.

• She preferred anodyne music while working because it provided background noise without being distracting.

• His anodyne comments during the meeting failed to address the serious problems the team was facing.

Synonyms of anodyne

Words with a similar meaning to anodyne:

• bland
• inoffensive
• insipid
• vapid

Antonyms of anodyne

Words with the opposite meaning to anodyne:

• provocative
• controversial

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