milder

8 definitions • 9 examples

not violent, severe, or extreme:

She can't accept even mild criticism of her work.

He has suffered a mild heart attack - nothing too serious.

Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual:

We've had a mild winter this year.

used to describe food or a food flavour that is not very strong:

He doesn't like a hot curry - he prefers a mild one.

a mild chilli sauce

gentle and calm:

a shy, mild sort of guy

a dark beer that does not have a very strong or bitter taste

not violent, severe, or extreme; slight or gentle:

mild criticism

a mild case of the flu

She has a very mild temperament.

If the flavor of food or a smell is described as mild, it is not very strong.

Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual.