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Meaning of mild
The primary meaning of the word "mild" is not having or showing a strong quality, such as flavor or effect.
Etymology of mild
The word "mild" originates from Old English "mild", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "milthiz", also the source of the Modern English word "mildness"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something as gentle or moderate since the 9th century
Synonyms
gentle
moderate
soft
calm
quiet
peaceful
serene
tranquil
still
sober
restrained
subtle
understated
delicate
faint
slight
lenient
merciful
kind
benevolent
humane
temperate
balanced
stable
composed
sedate
subdued
muted
toned
restrained
reserved
unobtrusive
understated
subtle
low-key
discreet
considerate
thoughtful
courteous
polite
friendly
affable
genial
warm
cordial
agreeable
pleasant
amiable
congenial
benign
harmless
innocuous
nonthreatening
nonirritating
soothing
comforting
reassuring
mitigating
alleviating
moderating
Definitions
- Not severe or extreme
- * Moderately warm or temperate
- * Gentle in manner or effect
- * Not strongly flavored or scented
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed a mild medication for the patient's headache
- * The weather forecast predicted mild temperatures for the weekend
- * The chef added a mild sauce to the dish to avoid overpowering the other flavors
Antonyms
extreme
severe
intense
strong
fierce
harsh
violent
brutal
savage
ferocious
vicious
merciless
cruel
ruthless
relentless
unrelenting
uncompromising
radical
extreme
excessive
immoderate
inordinate
extravagant
outrageous
wild
turbulent
chaotic
tempestuous
stormy
passionate
heated
fervent
ardent
zealous
fanatical
intense
passionate