mild

Formsmilder, mildest

Pluralmilds

1. 1
   adjective

   Not too strict or harsh, like a punishment that is easy to accept.

   The teacher gave him a mild punishment for being late.

   The judge's sentence was milder than everyone expected.

   Similarlenient, light, soft, moderate, gentle

   Oppositeharsh, severe, strict, stiff

2. 2
   adjective

   Having a soft, gentle taste that is not strong, bitter, or spicy.

   This cheese is mild, so kids usually like it.

   She ordered the mild salsa because the hot one burns her mouth.

   Similarmellow, delicate, subtle, light, bland

   Oppositehot, spicy, strong, sharp

3. 3
   adjective

   A little warm, and not as cold as you would expect.

   The winter has been mild this year, with almost no snow.

   It was a mild evening, so we ate dinner outside.

   Similarbalmy, temperate, clement, warm, pleasant

   Oppositeharsh, severe, cold, bitter

4. 4
   adjective

   Calm and kind, and not quick to get angry.

   Like a calm lake that stays smooth even when the wind blows.

   Our grandfather was a mild man who never raised his voice.

   The dog looked scary, but it had a mild and friendly nature.

   Similargentle, placid, meek, calm, easygoing

   Oppositefierce, aggressive, fiery, hot-tempered

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5. 5
   adjective

   Not serious or dangerous, causing only a little harm.

   She had a mild cold and went back to school in two days.

   He felt a mild pain in his arm after the shot.

   Similarminor, slight, light

   Oppositesevere, serious

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6. 6
   adjective

   Working in a gentle way that does not hurt or damage anything.

   Wash the cut with mild soap and warm water.

   This shampoo is mild enough for babies.

   Similargentle, soothing

   Oppositeharsh, strong, abrasive

7. 7
   adjective

   Felt only a little, or not meant in a serious way.

   He showed mild interest in the movie but did not want to buy tickets.

   She made a mild joke about his hat, and he laughed too.

   Similarslight, faint, passing, token

   Oppositestrong, intense, keen

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8. 8
   nounBritishcountable or uncountable

   A kind of British beer that is usually dark and not very strong.

   Grandad ordered a pint of mild at the pub.

   The old men at the bar drank mild every Friday night.

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