mild

adjective

\ˈmī(-ə)ld

Definition of mild

1 : gentle in nature or behavior has a mild disposition

2a(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

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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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Relatively mild weather and a massive effort to pump out water created a window of opportunity. — Anchorage Daily News, "With V-for-Victory sign, rescued Thai boys celebrate freedom," 12 July 2018 Relatively mild weather and a massive effort to pump out water created a window of opportunity. — Kaweewit Kaewjinda, BostonGlobe.com, "Kids rescued in Thailand lost weight, drank dripping water in cave," 11 July 2018 Relatively mild weather and a massive effort to pump out water created a window of opportunity. — Kaweewit Kaewjinda, chicagotribune.com, "Hospital: Kids rescued from flooded cave in Thailand lost weight, drank dripping water," 11 July 2018 Thailand's decision to dive the boys out despite their weak condition and lack of diving experience was made when a window of opportunity was provided by relatively mild weather. — Stephen Wright, Fox News, "AP Interview: US rescuer details high-risk Thai cave mission," 11 July 2018 But Thai officials, acutely aware the monsoon rains could trap the boys for months, seized a window of opportunity provided by relatively mild weather. — Kaweewit Kaewjinda And Stephen Wright, Houston Chronicle, "'Everyone is safe' after daring rescue of 13 in Thai cave," 11 July 2018 Thailand's decision to dive the boys out despite their weak condition and lack of diving experience was made when a window of opportunity was provided by relatively mild weather. — Stephen Wright, The Christian Science Monitor, "US Air Force rescue specialist details 'once in a lifetime rescue' in Thai cave," 11 July 2018 But Thai officials, acutely aware the monsoon rains could trap the boys for months, seized a window of opportunity provided by relatively mild weather. — Kaweewit Kaewjinda, The Seattle Times, "‘Everyone is safe’ after daring rescue of 13 in Thai cave," 10 July 2018 County officials accelerated the project, agreed to pay overtime for weekend work, and crews had mild winter weather. — Susan Demar Lafferty, Daily Southtown, "Will County dedicates new public safety complex," 26 June 2018

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