Definition of mild Mild

/majˈld/ - [mayld] - mild

We found 15 definitions of mild from 5 different sources.

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What does mild mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

mild, milder, mildest

mild - moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever"; "fortunately the pain was mild"; "a mild rebuke"; "mild criticism"
  intense (of color) having the highest saturation; "vivid green"; "intense blue"
  moderate not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
  temperate not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking"
  degree, level, grade a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
  gentle, soft having or showing a kindly or tender nature; "the gentle touch of her hand"; "her gentle manner was comforting"; "a gentle sensitive nature"; "gentle blue eyes"
  mild-mannered behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
mild - mild and pleasant; "balmy days and nights"; "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"; "a soft breeze"
  balmy, soft
  clement (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy; "a more clement judge reduced the sentence"
mild - humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
  meek, modest
  humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mild (Noun)
    A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale .
  • mild (Adjective)
    Gentle and not easily provoked.
  • mild (Adjective)
    Of only moderate severity.
  • mild (Adjective)
    He received a mild sentence.
  • mild (Adjective)
    Not keenly felt or seriously intended.
  • mild (Adjective)
    Not serious or dangerous.
  • mild (Adjective)
    Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
  • mild (Adjective)
    acting gently and without causing harm.
  • mild (Adjective)
    Not sharp, or strong in flavor.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mild (superl.)
    Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeable, etc.; -- applied to persons and things; as, a mild disposition; a mild eye; a mild air; a mild medicine; a mild insanity.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • mild
    Not severe or extreme.

Part of speech

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  • mild, noun, singular of milds.
  • mild, adjective.

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