mild

One entry found for mild.

Main Entry: mild
Pronunciation: 'mI(-&)ld
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English milde; akin to Greek malthakos soft, Latin mollis -- more at MELT
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>
- mild·ly /mI(-&)l(d)-lE/ adverb
- mild·ness /'mI(-&)l(d)-n&s/ noun