MILD Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

mild

adjective

ˈmī(-ə)ld

Definition of mild

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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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 In the study, researchers analyzed thousands of patients with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, as well as those with mild cognitive impairment, and then narrowed the group to those who were taking glucosamine. — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 At most, these questions touched on emotional significance and mild separation anxiety. — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026 Murray, on the other hand, heard some mild rounds of boos as the unproductive possessions began to pile up. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Soto missed two weeks in April with a mild strain of his right calf, but then missed a month with a left strain; this one, a Grade 2 strain, was more severe. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mild

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Adjective

No other environments in the solar system share the temperate environment of Earth — there's either too much heat or too much cold, too much radiation or not enough light, too much acidity or toxic materials.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The lake creates a temperate microclimate that sustains one of the country’s most productive fruit-growing regions—and makes this the best possible place to forget a packed lunch.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of temperate

Adjective

Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
He was focussed on the man, encouraging him in a gentle voice to put one foot in front of the other.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

Whether Judge is active for the ALDS remains to be seen, as a moderate calf strain kept the back-to-back MVP off the Yankees’ Wild Card roster.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderate

Adjective

On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
That is why an e-reader can be remarkably comfortable to use outdoors on a sunny day while a conventional display may become harder to see.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of sunny

Adjective

In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Roses and a soft orange nod to the way light catches on its facades.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Separated into two areas, the first is the mellow bar (for pre and post-spa cocktails, mocktails, and detox juices) and four quirky pink manicure pods that look like disjointed train carriages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Typically spotted in gardens, parks and woodlands, Turdus merula is a familiar sight across Europe, with a song that’s rich, mellow and flutelike.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of mellow

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