mildness

noun

Definition of mildnessnext
1
as in balminess

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2
as in silence

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3
as in gentleness

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Recent Examples of mildness The things in between, this mildness is short lived, Jackie says. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Average mildness returns tomorrow afternoon. — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026 Irish whiskey is known for its friendly mildness, so to pair it with a charging rhinoceros like Green Chartreuse gives the cocktail a shove into a realm of intensity that Irish whiskey drinks rarely occupy. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildness
  1. warmth
  2. silence
  3. gentleness
  4. warmness
  5. comity
  6. softness
  7. harmony
  8. tenderness
Noun
  • The Szechuan peppercorn brings a gentle numbing sensation, while the five-spice adds warmth and complexity.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Lacy’s voice is nasal and occasionally a little wonky, which gives it unusual warmth.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • The near silence amid the height of the pandemic prompted Johnson’s campaign for noise barriers.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • If worries get louder when things finally go still, don’t fill the silence with errands.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of silence
Noun
  • There’s a desperation in his voice, a weariness that evokes bad nights’ sleep and endless doomscrolling, but there’s also a delicacy to his performance, a gentleness that has precedent in his catalog but still feels new.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Consistent mentions of gentleness, clear communication and how the dog behaved afterward are strong positive signals.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of gentleness
Noun
  • There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of warmness
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  • In a way, the intrusion of violence into the otherwise festive dinner did manage to galvanize a sense of comity between bitter political rivals.
    — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Getting the debt down to a manageable size will take sacrifice in the way of cuts and tax increases, which are difficult even in times of relative political comity.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of comity
Noun
  • Outside of Big Tech, grocery store chain Albertsons sank 22% yesterday after reporting softness in its core business.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Instead of harsh, ambient light sources, designers are using accent lamps, sconces, and task lighting to add softness.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of softness
Noun
  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Rather than forcing the food to fit the wine, chefs and sommeliers continually refine both elements to achieve harmony.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • Infection signs — warmth, redness, tenderness or a fever over 100°F — warrant same-day evaluation, per University of Utah Health.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Seek prompt care for signs of infection such as warmth, redness or tenderness, or a fever over 100°F.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
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