mild

adjective

ˈmī(-ə)ld How to pronounce mild (audio)
Definition of mildnext
1
as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter

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2
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition

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Recent Examples of mild For guests weighing whether to add an in-room drip to their stay, the strongest medical case cited by health experts is severe dehydration, with most milder symptoms treatable through fluids by mouth. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 In a far milder way, this was also a new act for me, a trainee realizing the limits of medicine like a child learning that her favorite superhero is a fantasy. — Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 For mild dehydration, most people can recover by simply drinking water. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The dirt infield was a muddy quagmire, which drew the ire of the typically mild-mannered Bart Starr, then head coach of the Packers. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
  1. temperate
  2. gentle
  3. moderate
  4. soothing
  5. sunny
  6. soft
  7. mellow
Adjective
  • Since California’s climate is so temperate, Channel Islands National Park operates all year round.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Many temperate and boreal regions that anchor industrial fiber production are warming faster than the global average.
    — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of temperate
Adjective
  • Now imagine that each bead carries a tiny battery that continuously gives it a gentle push along the chain.
    — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • But doubling down on defensive moderate talking points and ignoring a disillusioned working class are no longer winnable strategies.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For Russians themselves, these measures are a stark contrast to the moderate freedoms they were allowed before 2022, when the war began.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderate
Adjective
  • The best skin-care products to use when its warm are lightweiht and soothing.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Preloved furniture made from natural materials has a soothing effect.
    — Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • In recent years, the Golden State has become a major hub for millennial homebuyers seeking sunny weather, career opportunities and a higher quality of life.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • To attract them to your garden, Biggs recommends avoiding pesticides and building fishless ponds and sunny areas with perches.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunny
Adjective
  • Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Guests can also use the mellow co-working space above Parklet for free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stoddard encourages clients to try new coping tools during low-stakes moments, when their emotions are relatively mellow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mellow

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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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