mild

adjective

ˈmī(-ə)ld How to pronounce mild (audio)
Definition of mildnext
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

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2
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition

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Recent Examples of mild How to Exercise Safely Without Knee Pain Some muscle fatigue or mild discomfort can happen during exercise, but the movements shouldn’t cause sharp or worsening knee pain. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026 Surely only reasonable decisions and mild enjoyment of turkey legs will ensue. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 The marine level was the key to the mild weather that returned to the Bay Area last week, along with low pressure that made the upper atmosphere colder than normal. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Scrub the inside of the bottle with a bottle brush using warm water and mild dish soap. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
  1. temperate
  2. gentle
  3. moderate
  4. soothing
  5. sunny
  6. soft
  7. mellow
Adjective
  • The Best Times to Visit Thanks to its temperate, coastal climate, Pismo Beach is a true all-seasons destination.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The French Open, as English speakers tend to call it, takes place during a traditionally splendid time of the year, when Parisians delight in the temperate air.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of temperate
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  • This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Most down-alternative inserts can go in the machine on a cold, gentle cycle, while down inserts vary by brand—some are machine washable, others recommend dry cleaning or spot cleaning only.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • The method helps drinkers moderate consumption while still enjoying social occasions that typically revolve around alcohol.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The results do not mean that sprint workouts and other forms of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, are better than moderate exercise where your heart rate remains at a steady level.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderate
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  • Aloe and Centella asiatica lend soothing benefits, antioxidant-rich green tea defends against environmental stressors, and ceramides support the skin barrier.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Named after the city in Yemen, Singh said the coffee shop will provide a soothing atmosphere, open for everyone, including college students looking for a place to study and friends to gather.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • Fall is an ideal time to visit Cape Cod, when the summer crowds have thinned out a bit, but sunny days and just a hint of crispness at night are a delight.
    — Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mostly sunny skies and very little cloud cover will allow temperatures to rise quickly during the afternoon.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunny
Adjective
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This finding, the authors said, suggested soft tissue was still holding the skeleton in place.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • To combat those annoying bumps and dots, both of our expert derms suggest this powerful yet mellow lotion that utilizes lactic acid—an exfoliant that simultaneously hydrates.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of mellow

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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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