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 | ||