mild
/ˈmaɪld/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈmaɪld/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈmaɪld/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Gentle and not easily angered.
“a mild man”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
(of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity; not strict.
“He received a mild sentence.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
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Meaning 6 · adjective
(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
“a mild day”
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Meaning 7 · adjective
(of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.
“a mild anaesthetic”
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Meaning 8 · adjective
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
“a mild curry”
How this word is used
- Everyday “a mild man”
- General “He received a mild sentence.”
- General “a mild day”
- General “a mild anaesthetic”
- General “a mild curry”
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