1
: gentle in nature or behavior
has a mild disposition
2
a(1)
: moderate in action or effect
a mild sedative
(2)
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
mild cheese
mild ale
b
: not being or involving what is extreme
an analysis under mild conditions
3
: not severe : temperate
a mild climate
mild symptoms of disease
Synonyms
Examples of mild in a Sentence
He has a mild manner.
He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
They had a mild disagreement.
She has a mild case of the flu.
He suffered a mild concussion attack.
a mild reprimand, not a stern one
We've been having a very mild winter.
Recent Examples on the Web
The busy season is late May through mid-October when temperatures are milder, all roads are open, and entry reservations are required during certain times of the day.
—
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The mild heat wave provided an appetizer for warmer days ahead, but the arrival of clouds and cool winds Friday signaled a return to what has been the the most consistent pattern since December — showers and stormy skies.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The manufacturer recommends washing gloves in temperatures less than 104°F with a mild laundry detergent.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
To avoid crowds and higher prices, aim for the shoulder seasons in May, September, and October when the weather is more mild.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The structural presentation was exactly the same for both, but Danny’s green dish with scallop mousse and zucchini played with mild flavors while Rasika’s red take with daal quenelle, pickled beets and rasma sauce — an homage to her Tamil heritage — carried balanced depth and spice.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The emergency declaration added to the mild sense of panic that has settled over Niagara Falls and several large cities in Ontario within a two-hour drive, including Hamilton and Toronto.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Symptoms of the virus can range from no symptoms at all to mild – with flu-like illness or eye redness – to severe, with cases reported of pneumonia requiring hospitalization.
—Carma Hassan, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The mild heat wave provided an appetizer for warmer days ahead, but the arrival of clouds and cool winds Friday signaled a return to what has been the the most consistent pattern since December — showers and stormy skies.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
But although the change of pace and tone is welcome, cutting Falstaff’s gathering of men from those scenes means that the undertow vanishes and all that’s left is mild laughter.
—David Benedict, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The manufacturer recommends washing gloves in temperatures less than 104°F with a mild laundry detergent.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
To avoid crowds and higher prices, aim for the shoulder seasons in May, September, and October when the weather is more mild.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The structural presentation was exactly the same for both, but Danny’s green dish with scallop mousse and zucchini played with mild flavors while Rasika’s red take with daal quenelle, pickled beets and rasma sauce — an homage to her Tamil heritage — carried balanced depth and spice.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
The emergency declaration added to the mild sense of panic that has settled over Niagara Falls and several large cities in Ontario within a two-hour drive, including Hamilton and Toronto.
—Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Symptoms of the virus can range from no symptoms at all to mild – with flu-like illness or eye redness – to severe, with cases reported of pneumonia requiring hospitalization.
—Carma Hassan, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
mild
adjective1
: gentle in nature or behavior
a mild person
2
a
: not strong in action or effect
a mild drug
b
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
a mild cheese
3
: not severe : temperate sense 5
mild weather
Medical Definition
mild
adjective1
: moderate in action or effect
a mild drug
2
: not severe
a mild case of the flu
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