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   Mild·ness

   /ˈmīl(d)nəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. lack of intensity: "the tomatoes were sweet, compensating for the mildness of the cheese" Similar gentlenesstendernesssoftnesssoft-heartednesssensitivitywarmthwarmnesscompassionmeeknessmodestydocilitycalmnesstranquilityplacidityserenitypeaceablenessamiabilityaffabilitygenialitymellownesswarmthbalminessequabilitytemperatenessgentlenesssoftnessmoderationOpposite crueltyharshnessseverity
   • 2. lack of severity: "the mildness of her disease"
   • ▪ relative warmth of weather.
   • 3. a person's lack of aggressiveness: "the mildness of his manner and his desire to please everyone"

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   Definition of mildness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of mildness. noun. good weather with comfortable temperatures. synonyms: clemency. see more. noun. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered. “even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough”. synonyms: gentleness, softness.

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   B1. Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual: We've had a mild winter this year. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. mild adjective (FOOD) B2. used to describe food or a food flavor that is not very strong: He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one. a mild chili sauce. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Factsheet. What does the noun mildness mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mildness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. mildness has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. drink (early 1600s) weather (early 1600s) See meaning & use. How common is the noun mildness?

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   Mar 12, 2024 · mildness (countable and uncountable, plural mildnesses) The quality of being mild; gentleness.

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   mildness. noun [uncountable] the mildness of a sunny spring day her mildness of manner See mild in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: mild. Definition of mild adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. 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” synonyms: gentle, soft. soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe. mild-mannered. behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner. moderate, temperate. not extreme.