mild

adjective
UK: /maɪld/
US: /maɪld/

  1. Gentle and not likely to cause harm or strong feelings.

    1. The weather is mild today, not too hot or cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. This cleaning product is mild enough to use on delicate skin, so it won't cause irritation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not strong in taste or effect.

    1. I prefer a mild coffee in the morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. This medication has a mild sedative effect, which helps with relaxation without causing drowsiness. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to describe a person who is gentle and does not express strong emotions or opinions.

    1. He is a mild man who never argues. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the provocation, she maintained a mild demeanor, refusing to be drawn into conflict. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gentle calm moderate light
mild intransitive-verb

  1. To become less severe or intense.

    1. His anger began to mild after a while. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient's symptoms started to mild after starting the new medication, showing signs of recovery. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mild" in English means: Gentle and not likely to cause harm or strong feelings., Not strong in taste or effect., Used to describe a person who is gentle and does not express strong emotions or opinions..

The phonetic transcription of "mild" is /maɪld/ in British English and /maɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mild": gentle, calm, moderate, light.

Example usage of "mild": "The weather is mild today, not too hot or cold.". More examples on the page.