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View usage for: (maɪld) Word forms: comparative milder, superlative mildest1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Mild is used to describe something such as a feeling, attitude, or illness that is not very strong or severe. Teddy turned to Mona with a look of mild confusion. Anna put up a mild protest. If you have only mild symptoms, try an over-the-counter treatment. Synonyms: faint, slight, vague, minimal More Synonyms of mild mildly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/adverb, oft ADVERB after verb] I'm only mildly surprised. Josephine must have had the disease very mildly as she showed no symptoms. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A mild person is gentle and does not get angry easily. He is a mild man, who is reasonable almost to the point of blandness. Synonyms: gentle, kind, easy, soft More Synonyms of mild mildly adverb [ADVERB after verb] 'I'm not meddling,' Kenworthy said mildly, 'I'm just curious.' 3. adjectiveMild weather is pleasant because it is neither extremely hot nor extremely cold. The area is famous for its very mild winter climate. hot Synonyms: temperate, warm, calm, moderate More Synonyms of mild 4. adjectiveYou describe food as mild when it does not taste or smell strong, sharp, or bitter, especially when you like it because of this. This cheese has a soft, mild flavour. ...a mild curry powder. Synonyms: bland, thin, smooth, tasteless More Synonyms of mild 5. graded adjectiveMild soap or washing-up liquid feels pleasant on your skin and does not contain any substances that might make your skin sore. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water. Synonyms: soothing, mollifying, emollient, demulcent More Synonyms of mild 6. uncountable nounMild is a clear, dark-coloured beer. [British] 7. See also mildly More Synonyms of mild (maɪld) adjective1. (of a taste, sensation, etc) not powerful or strong; bland a mild curry 2. gentle or temperate in character, climate, behaviour, etc 3. not extreme; moderate a mild rebuke noun5. British draught beer, of darker colour than bitter and flavoured with fewer hops Derived forms mildly (ˈmildly) adverb mildness (ˈmildness) noun Word origin Old English milde; compare Old Saxon mildi, Old Norse mildr (maɪld) adjective1. a. gentle or kind in disposition, action, or effect; not severe, harsh, bitter, etc. b. not extreme in any way; moderate; temperate a mild winter 2. having a soft, pleasant taste or flavor; not strong, sour, bitter, biting, or sharp said of tobacco, cheese, etc. 3. designating steel that is tough but malleable and contains only a small percentage of carbon SIMILAR WORDS: soft Derived forms mildness (ˈmildness) noun Word origin ME milde < OE, akin to Ger mild < IE * meldh- < base * mel-, to crush, rub fine, tender > melt, mill 1Examples of 'mild' in a sentencemild Word lists withmild beer, Weather descriptions British English: mild / maɪld/ ADJECTIVE Something that is mild is not very strong or severe. ...a mild onion flavour. - American English: mild
- Arabic: خَفِيفٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: suave
- Chinese: 温和的
- Croatian: blag
- Czech: mírný
- Danish: mild
- Dutch: mild
- European Spanish: suave leve
- Finnish: mieto
- French: doux goût
- German: mild
- Greek: ήπιος
- Italian: lieve
- Japanese: マイルドな
- Korean: 순한
- Norwegian: mild ikke sterk
- Polish: łagodny
- European Portuguese: suave
- Romanian: blând
- Russian: умеренный
- Latin American Spanish: suave
- Swedish: blid
- Thai: ซึ่งมีรสชาติอ่อน
- Turkish: ılımlı
- Ukrainian: помірний
- Vietnamese: nhẹ
Chinese translation of 'mild' adj - (= slight) [feeling, tone]
温(溫)和的 (wēnhé de) - (= not severe) [infection, illness]
轻(輕)微的 (qīngwēi de) - (= gentle) [person, nature]
和善的 (héshàn de) - (= moderate) [climate, weather]
温(溫)暖的 (wēnnuǎn de) - (= not harsh) [soap, cosmetic]
温(溫)和的 (wēnhé de) - (= not strong) [curry, cheese]
淡味的 (dànwèi de)
n (u) - (Brit, = beer)
淡啤酒 (dàn píjiǔ)
see usage note hot Definition feeble He turned to her with a look of mild confusion. Definition gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness. Synonyms calm moderatepleasant compassionate serene amiable docile merciful forbearing easy-oasy (slang) chilled (informal) Opposites strong , powerful , violent , severe , harsh , unpleasant , unkind Definition gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour The area is famous for its mild winters. Synonyms Opposites cold , wild , violent , bitter , rough , fierce , harsh , stormy Definition (of a taste or sensation) not strong The cheese has a soft, mild flavour. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap. Synonyms mollifying demulcent lenitive Definition not extreme A mild punishment might be 50 pressups on the spot. Additional synonymsDefinition (of weather) mild and pleasant a balmy summer's evening Synonyms mild, warm, calm, moderate, pleasant, clement, tranquil, temperate, summery Definition (of weather) windless The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed. Synonyms still, quiet, smooth, peaceful, mild, serene, tranquil, placid, halcyon, balmy, restful, windless, pacificDefinition merciful Her other stories are clement and compassionate. Synonyms merciful, kind, gentle, forgiving, tender, mild, humane, compassionate, indulgent, lenient, forbearing, kind-hearted, soft-heartedAdditional synonymsDefinition showing or having compassion My father was a deeply compassionate man. Synonyms sympathetic, kindly, understanding, tender, pitying, humanitarian, charitable, humane, indulgent, benevolent, lenient, merciful, kind-hearted, tender-hearted Synonyms soothing, easing, calming, relieving, mild, softening, sedative, mollifying, emollient, lenitiveDefinition tolerant and undemanding I guess we've been too easy with our dogs. Synonyms tolerant, light, liberal, soft, flexible, mild, laid-back (informal), indulgent, easy-going, lenient, permissive, unoppressive, EZ Definition relaxed in manner or attitude They have a very easy-going attitude to life. Synonyms relaxed, easy, liberal, calm, flexible, mild, casual, tolerant, laid-back (informal), indulgent, serene, lenient, carefree, placid, unconcerned, amenable, permissive, happy-go-lucky, unhurried, nonchalant, insouciant, even-tempered, easy-peasy (slang), chilled (informal) Definition (of skin cream or lotion) having a softening effect an emollient cream which I find invaluable for sunburn Synonyms soothing, softening, assuaging, palliative, balsamic, mollifying, moisturizing, demulcent, lenitive, assuasive Definition even-tempered and reasonable He was a man of the most equable temperament. Synonyms even-tempered, calm, composed, agreeable, serene, easy-going, placid, temperate, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcitable Definition lacking in physical or mental strength While I was ill I was too feeble to even stand. Synonyms weak, failing, exhausted, weakened, delicate, faint, powerless, frail, debilitated, sickly, languid, puny, weedy (informal), infirm, effete, enfeebled, doddering, enervated, etiolated, shilpit (Scottish) Definition willing to forgive People are not in a very forgiving mood. Synonyms lenient, tolerant, compassionate, clement, patient, mild, humane, gracious, long-suffering, merciful, magnanimous, forbearing, willing to forgive, soft-heartedDefinition showing kindness and sympathy Their aim is for a more just and humane society. Synonyms kind, compassionate, good, kindly, understanding, gentle, forgiving, tender, mild, sympathetic, charitable, benign, clement, benevolent, lenient, merciful, good-natured, forbearing, kind-heartedDefinition kind or lenient, often to excess His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted. Synonyms lenient, liberal, kind, kindly, understanding, gentle, tender, mild, fond, favourable, tolerant, gratifying, easy-going, compliant, permissive, forbearingAdditional synonymsDefinition lacking flavour It tasted bland and insipid, like warm cardboard. Synonyms tasteless, bland, flavourless, watered down, watery, wishy-washy (informal), unappetizing, savourless Definition considerate, friendly, and helpful He was a very kind man, full of common sense. Synonyms considerate, good, loving, kindly, understanding, concerned, friendly, neighbourly, gentle, generous, mild, obliging, sympathetic, charitable, thoughtful, benign, humane, affectionate, compassionate, clement, gracious, indulgent, benevolent, attentive, amiable, courteous, amicable, lenient, cordial, congenial, philanthropic, unselfish, propitious, beneficent, kind-hearted, bounteous, tender-hearted Definition tolerant, not strict or severe The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view. Synonyms merciful, sparing, gentle, forgiving, kind, tender, mild, tolerant, compassionate, clement, indulgent, forbearingDefinition quiet, and ready to do what other people say He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow. Synonyms submissive, soft, yielding, gentle, peaceful, modest, mild, patient, humble, timid, long-suffering, compliant, unassuming, unpretentious, docile, deferential, forbearing, acquiescentDefinition kind-hearted, esp. through maturity or old age Is she more mellow and tolerant? Synonyms easy-going, warm, gentle, pleasant, sympathetic, tolerant, gracious, amiable, amicable, affable, good-natured, kind-hearted, warm-hearted, MLO Definition showing or giving mercy We can only hope the court is merciful. Synonyms compassionate, forgiving, sympathetic, kind, liberal, soft, sparing, generous, mild, pitying, humane, clement, gracious, lenient, beneficent, forbearing, tender-hearted, benignant Definition not extreme or excessive He was an easy-going man of very moderate views. Synonyms mild, reasonable, controlled, limited, cool, calm, steady, modest, restrained, deliberate, sober, middle-of-the-road, temperate, judicious, peaceable, equableDefinition tending to bring peace a country with a pacific policy Synonyms nonaggressive, pacifist, nonviolent, friendly, gentle, mild, peace-loving, peaceable, dovish, nonbelligerent, dovelike Definition inclined towards peace Many normally peaceable people were outraged. Synonyms peace-loving, friendly, gentle, peaceful, mild, conciliatory, amiable, pacific, amicable, placid, inoffensive, dovish, unwarlike, nonbelligerent Definition having a calm appearance or nature She was a placid child who rarely cried. Synonyms calm, cool, quiet, peaceful, even, collected, gentle, mild, composed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unmoved, untroubled, unfazed (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, even-tempered, unexcitable, chilled (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition not very important or lacking in substance It's only made a slight difference. Synonyms small, minor, insignificant, negligible, weak, modest, trivial, superficial, feeble, trifling, meagre, unimportant, paltry, measly (informal), insubstantial, scanty, inconsiderableDefinition not harsh in taste This makes the flavour much smoother. Synonyms mellow, pleasant, mild, soothing, bland, agreeableDefinition (of music or sounds) quiet and pleasing When he woke again he could hear soft music.She spoke in a soft whisper. Synonyms quiet, low, gentle, sweet, whispered, soothing, murmured, muted, subdued, mellow, understated, melodious, mellifluous, dulcet, soft-toned Definition lacking in flavour The fish was mushy and tasteless. Synonyms insipid, bland, flat, boring, thin, weak, dull, mild, tame, watered-down, uninteresting, uninspired, vapid, flavourless Definition gentle and kind tender, loving care Synonyms gentle, loving, kind, caring, warm, sympathetic, fond, sentimental, humane, affectionate, compassionate, benevolent, considerate, merciful, amorous, warm-hearted, tenderhearted, softhearted, touchy-feely (informal) Definition (of a sound or shape) unable to be heard or seen clearly He could just make out a vague shape in the distance. Synonyms indistinct, blurred, unclear, dim, fuzzy, unknown, obscure, faint, shadowy, indefinite, misty, hazy, indistinguishable, amorphous, indeterminate, bleary, nebulous, out of focus, ill-defined, indiscernibleDefinition feeling or having a moderate degree of heat The weather was so warm I had to take off my jacket. Synonyms balmy, mild, temperate, pleasant, fine, bright, sunny, agreeable, sultry, summery, moderately hot |