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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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
On the other side of the continuum are people who are considered to have a clinical alcohol use disorder, which can be mild, moderate or severe.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Best time to visit By far, summer is the busiest time of year with the mildest weather and the widest array of visitor experiences.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Use two cans of beans—cannellini are recommended, but any other mild variety, such as kidney, pinto, or navy, will work well.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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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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