adjective, noun
adjective (milder, mildest)
1 not severe or harsh:
a mild form of the disease * a mild punishment / criticism * It's safe to take a mild sedative. * Use a soap that is mild on the skin.
2 (of weather) not very cold, and therefore pleasant:
the mildest winter since records began * a mild climate
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3 (of feelings) not great or extreme
SYNSLIGHT:
mild irritation / amusement / disapproval * a mild state of shock * She looked at him in mild surprise.
4 (of people or their behaviour) gentle and kind; not usually getting angry or violent:
a mild woman, who never shouted
5 (of a flavour) not strong, spicy or bitter:
a mild curry * mild cheese
OPPHOT
mildness noun [U]:
the mildness of a sunny spring day * her mildness of manner
noun [U] (BrE) a type of clear dark beer with a mild flavour:
Two pints of mild, please.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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