mild

US /maɪld/
UK /maɪld/
"mild" picture
1.

not severe, serious, or harsh

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She suffered a mild headache.
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The doctor prescribed a mild sedative.
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gentlelenientmoderate
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severeharshstrong
2.

(of a person or their character) gentle and not easily provoked

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He has a very mild temperament.
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Despite the challenge, her reaction was surprisingly mild.
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gentlecalmplacid
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harshaggressivefiery
3.

(of weather) not cold or extreme

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We had a surprisingly mild winter this year.
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The climate here is generally mild.
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temperatebalmyclement
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harshextremecold
4.

(of food or drink) not strong or pungent in flavor

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I prefer a mild cheese.
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This curry has a very mild flavor.
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subtledelicatebland
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strongpungentspicy
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mild cognitive impairment