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   Mild

   /mīld/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not severe, serious, or harsh: "he received a mild sentence" Similar lenientclementlightcompassionatepityingforgivingmercifulforbearinghumaneOpposite cruelharsh
   • ▪ (of weather) moderately warm, especially less cold than expected: "it is still mild enough to work outdoors" Similar warmbalmyequabletemperategentlesoftmoderatefavorableclementOpposite severecold
   • ▪ (of a feeling) not intense or extreme: "she looked at him in mild surprise" Similar slightfaintvagueminimalhalfheartedpaltrymeagersuperficialnominaltokenfeebleindifferentimperceptibleOpposite strong
   • ▪ (of a medicine or cosmetic) acting gently and without causing harm: "a mild sedative"
   • ▪ (of food, drink, or tobacco) not sharp, hot, or strong in flavor: "a mild Italian cheese" Similar blandinsipidflavorlesstastelesssavorlessspicelessthinwaterywatered downOpposite spicy
   • 2. gentle and not easily provoked: "she was implacable, despite her mild exterior" Similar gentletendersoftsoftheartedtenderheartedsensitivesympatheticwarmwarmheartedunassumingconciliatoryplacidmeekmodestdocilecalmtranquilserenepeacefulpeaceablepacificgood-naturedamiableaffablegenialeasyeasygoingmellowOpposite harsh

   Word Origin Old Englishmilde (originally in the sense ‘gracious, not severe in command’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German mild, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin mollis and Greek malthakos ‘soft’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mildish adjective

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   What does mild mean in English?

   • mild (mīld), adj., -er, -est, n. amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others. characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice. not cold, severe, or extreme, as air or weather: mild breezes. not sharp, pungent, or strong: a mild flavor. not acute or serious, as disease: a mild case of flu.

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   What does mildness mean?

   • mild•ness, n. [ uncountable] the relative mildness of the infection. mild (mīld), adj., -er, -est, n. amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others. characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

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   What is a mild person?

   • Someone who is gentle is calm and nice to others. Things that are gentle are not strong or forceful. These are words and phrases related to mild. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of mild. Her mild disposition is a marvel in this chaotic office. That coat is too heavy for such a mild day.

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   What is a mild manner?

   • He has a very mild manner. (Definition of mild from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 輕微的, 溫和的, 和緩的… 轻微的, 温和的, 和缓的… suave, afable, tranquilo… suave, cerveja tipo mild, brando/-da… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! MILD definition: 1. When weather is mild, it is less cold than you would expect: 2.

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   Dec 24, 2021 · As researchers try to determine the severity of cases caused by the omicron variant, the question of what exactly constitutes mild, moderate and severe COVID is weighing on people's minds.

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   B1. When weather is mild, it is less cold than you would expect: a mild winter. mild adjective (ILLNESS) When an illness is mild, it is not as serious as it could be: My doctor said I had a mild form of pneumonia. mild adjective (WEAK) B2. not having a strong effect: a mild taste. a mild detergent. mild adjective (KIND) calm and gentle:

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   Definitions of 'mild' 1. Mild is used to describe something such as a feeling, attitude, or illness that is not very strong or severe. [...] 2. A mild person is gentle and does not get angry easily. [...] 3. Mild weather is pleasant because it is neither extremely hot nor extremely cold. [...] More. Synonyms of 'mild' • faint, slight, vague [...]

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   adj. amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others. characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice. not cold, severe, or extreme, as air or weather: mild breezes. not sharp, pungent, or strong: a mild flavor. not acute or serious, as disease: a mild case of flu.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of MILD. [more mild; most mild] 1. : gentle in nature or behavior. a mild young man. He has a mild manner/disposition. He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry. 2. a : not strong in action or effect. a mild drug/detergent. mild [= gentle] soap. b : not strong or harsh in taste. mild flavors. mild cheese.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. mild. in English. mild. Thesaurus > pleasant, dry and sunny > mild. These are words and phrases related to mild. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of mild.