1
: gentle in nature or behavior
has a mild disposition
a mild-mannered man who rarely lost his temper
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
a mild case of the flu
3
: not severe : temperate
a mild climate
mild symptoms of disease
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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Nicknamed the Grand Strand, this 60-mile stretch of South Carolina coastline beckons travelers with mild temperatures, gentle ocean breezes and freedom from the crowds that pack the beaches during peak season.
—Lisa A. Beach, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
When given an endotoxin (a substance that typically triggers inflammation), those who practiced cold training produced less of a protein that controls inflammation and experienced milder symptoms compared to a control group of people not trained in these techniques.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
Even the mild-mannered Waterboy is upset, knocking over cups in the kitchen in his own weak way — that is, until emotion gets the best of him, leading to the lanky hero hurling a chair through the vending machine.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Nicknamed the Grand Strand, this 60-mile stretch of South Carolina coastline beckons travelers with mild temperatures, gentle ocean breezes and freedom from the crowds that pack the beaches during peak season.
—Lisa A. Beach, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
When given an endotoxin (a substance that typically triggers inflammation), those who practiced cold training produced less of a protein that controls inflammation and experienced milder symptoms compared to a control group of people not trained in these techniques.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
Even the mild-mannered Waterboy is upset, knocking over cups in the kitchen in his own weak way — that is, until emotion gets the best of him, leading to the lanky hero hurling a chair through the vending machine.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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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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