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mild
/maɪld/
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What does mild mean?
adjective
- Gentle and not easily angered
- Of only moderate severity; not strict.
- Conciliatory, nonpolemical; gentle in tone.
More meanings (6)
adjective
- Not overly felt or seriously intended.
- Not serious or dangerous.
- Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
- Acting gently and without causing harm.
- Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
noun
- A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
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IPA pronunciation
/maɪld/
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See this word in context.
But Mr. Harrison opened it, smiling sheepishly, and invited her to enter in a tone quite mild and friendly, if somewhat nervous.
To the opinion, moreover, entertained of his mild natural temper, his old age added a belief that he would never act incautiously.
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It has since been discovered that when justice is more certain and more mild, it is at the same time more efficacious.
He carries out orders well, is very amiable and gentle, is liked and at the same time held in a mild contempt.
Many a mild lady visitor opened her eyes when I remarked casually, “I have been doing ‘What is Wrong’ all this morning.”