English dictionary
mild
/m/aI/ld/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
ExamplesA mild winter storm.
A mild fever.
Fortunately the pain was mild.
A mild rebuke.
Mild criticism.
Antonyms intenseSource: WordNet 3.0
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Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of <i>harsh</i>, <i>severe</i>, <i>irritating</i>, <i>violent</i>, <i>disagreeable</i>, etc.; -- applied to persons and things; as, a <i>mild</i> disposition; a <i>mild</i> eye; a <i>mild</i> air; a <i>mild</i> medicine; a <i>mild</i> insanity.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
Source: WordNet 3.0
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mild and pleasant
ExamplesThe climate was mild and conducive to life or growth.
Source: WordNet 3.0