1
: gentle in nature or behavior
has a mild disposition
2
a(1)
: moderate in action or effect
a mild sedative
(2)
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
mild cheese
mild ale
b
: not being or involving what is extreme
an analysis under mild conditions
3
: not severe : temperate
a mild climate
mild symptoms of disease
Synonyms
Examples of mild in a Sentence
He has a mild manner.
He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
They had a mild disagreement.
She has a mild case of the flu.
He suffered a mild concussion attack.
a mild reprimand, not a stern one
We've been having a very mild winter.
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Other centers might offer long-term individual counseling, while some might be limited to short-term counseling that focuses on helping students in mild distress.
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Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The research team found that participants who reported lower caffeine consumption had a greater risk of exhibiting memory loss consistent with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
Typically, mild symptoms can be managed with remedies such as nasal drops, steam inhalation, or over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
This mild skepticism, however, is in conflict with the story itself, which ultimately suggests—somewhat deferentially—that some spiritual illumination guides those who’ve made souls their business.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
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Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
The research team found that participants who reported lower caffeine consumption had a greater risk of exhibiting memory loss consistent with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
Typically, mild symptoms can be managed with remedies such as nasal drops, steam inhalation, or over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
This mild skepticism, however, is in conflict with the story itself, which ultimately suggests—somewhat deferentially—that some spiritual illumination guides those who’ve made souls their business.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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mild
adjective1
: gentle in nature or behavior
a mild person
2
a
: not strong in action or effect
a mild drug
b
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
a mild cheese
3
: not severe : temperate sense 5
mild weather
Medical Definition
mild
adjective1
: moderate in action or effect
a mild drug
2
: not severe
a mild case of the flu
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