Synonyms of mild

mild

adjective

ˈmī(-ə)ld 

1

as in temperate

marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low

the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temperate
• moderate
• gentle
• sunny
• soft
• balmy
• genial
• equable
• pleasant
• clement
• delightful
• peaceful
• cloudless
• clear
• calm
• tranquil
• placid
• sunshiny
• fair
• rainless
• fine
• halcyon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• severe
• harsh
• intemperate
• rough
• inclement
• stormy
• breezy
• windy
• gusty
• rainy
• blustery
• gray
• misty
• gloomy
• cloudy
• dismal
• bleak
• hazy
• overcast
• foggy
• bitter
• blustering
• squally
• raw
• dirty
• nasty
• foul
• showery
• sunless

2

as in gentle

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gentle
• soothing
• soft
• mellow
• benign
• light
• bland
• balmy
• delicate
• quiet
• smooth
• tender
• peaceful
• calm
• serene
• nonabrasive
• tranquil
• placid
• compassionate
• easy
• merciful
• pacific
• softening
• lenient
• sleek
• clement
• slick
• emollient
• buffering
• cushioning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• severe
• harsh
• coarse
• intense
• powerful
• caustic
• hard
• rough
• stern
• abrasive
• violent
• strong
• fierce
• scathing
• exquisite
• forceful
• savage
• forcible
• ungentle
• rugged
• irritating
• stiff
• grim
• gruff
• rude
• roughened
• oppressive
• pitiless
• tyrannical
• roughening
• abrading
• heavy-handed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mild

Old Farmer's Almanac winter predictions for Rhode Island The Old Farmer's Almanac forecast said that the Atlantic Corridor (which includes the entirety of Rhode Island) is set to experience a more mild winter and a little less snowfall than normal. — Victoria E. Freile, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

The six month trial includes 646 adults who had mild to severe sleep apnea and couldn’t or wouldn’t use CPAP. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026

According to the Mayo Clinic, mild cognitive impairment can have symptoms like forgetting things more often, missing appointments, trouble following conversations or losing a train of thought. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Late Season Snow is inevitable in elk country and is usually the factor that triggers migration, although lately several years of mild weather have minimized elk movement. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026