Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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"

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • M

     3

   • I

     1

   • L

     1

   • D

     2

   • N

     1

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less