26984 words

mild

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
not violent, severe, or extreme:

Examples:

She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.
He has suffered a mild heart attack - nothing too serious.
2
Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual:

Examples:

We've had a mild winter this year.
3
used to describe food or a food flavour that is not very strong:

Examples:

He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one.
a mild chilli sauce
4
gentle and calm:

Examples:

a shy, mild sort of guy
5
a dark beer that does not have a very strong or bitter taste
6

Examples:

mild criticism
a mild case of the flu
She has a very mild temperament.
7
If the flavor of food or a smell is described as mild, it is not very strong.
8
Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual.

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