English adjective: mild | |||
1. | mild moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme | ||
Samples | A mild winter storm. A mild fever. Fortunately the pain was mild. A mild rebuke. Mild criticism. | ||
Similar | gentle, mild-mannered, moderate, soft, temperate | ||
See also | moderate, temperate | ||
Attribute | degree, grade, level | ||
Antonyms | intense | ||
2. | mild humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness | ||
Samples | Meek and self-effacing. | ||
Synonyms | meek, modest | ||
Similar | humble | ||
Antonyms | proud | ||
3. | mild mild and pleasant | ||
Samples | Balmy days and nights. The climate was mild and conducive to life or growth. A soft breeze. | ||
Synonyms | balmy, soft | ||
Similar | clement | ||
Antonyms | inclement | ||