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
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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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Like pretty much all vaccines and treatments, mRNA vaccines are not without side effects, but evidence shows that any adverse events are nearly always mild and short-lived.
—Simon Williams, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The itching may be mild or intense enough to cause frequent scratching, which can lead to rawness and further irritation.3
This is also sometimes the cause of pain associated with athlete’s foot.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Human cases are typically mild, but about 1 in 150 can lead to serious illness or death.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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