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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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The scratches, mild but visible, are from the ravenous audience who pushes toward her night after night — grasping for a hug, a high-five, a brush of her fingers or the hem of her sleeve.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Side effects, including injection-site pain, fatigue, headache and muscle aches, were more common with the Moderna shot compared with the standard flu shot, but most were mild to moderate and short-lived.
—Sneha S K, USA Today, 7 May 2026
About 40% develop a mild form of the infection, and 60% develop the severe form known as cardiopulmonary syndrome, which can lead to respiratory failure and cardiovascular shock.
—Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 7 May 2026
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 9 May. 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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