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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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
That means their symptoms were significant enough to interfere with normal activities, keeping them home, rather than just dealing with a mild runny nose or a brief cough.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The most common side effects were mild to moderate gastrointestinal symptoms and fatigue, which were seen more frequently at higher doses.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Key Takeaways Hypertension in a person's 30s and 40s is associated with late-life cognitive decline, increasing the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mild
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 8 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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