mild

Universal Words 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 compareHARD 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. compareBITTER