mild
maɪld
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Definition of mild - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
personalitygentle and not easily angered
  • He is known for his mild temperament.
calm gentle placid
2.
weathermoderately warm especially less cold than expected
  • We are enjoying a mild winter this year.
balmy gentle temperate
3.
rule or punishmentof only moderate severity not strict
  • The school has mild disciplinary policies.
gentle lenient

Noun

beveragesRareUKtype of beer with low gravityRareUK
  • He ordered a pint of mild at the pub.
ale brew lager
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Images of mild

  • mild: type of beer with low gravity
    type of beer with low gravity

Expressions with mild

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very gentle or calm in nature
Her voice was mild as milk, soothing everyone around.
having a gentle and calm nature
The mild-mannered teacher spoke softly to her students..
pub beer mix combining sweeter ale with a drier, hoppier ale
He ordered a mild and bitter at the pub.
health problem that is not serious
The doctor said her mild condition should improve soon.
drug that gently calms a person or makes them slightly sleepy
The nurse gave him a mild sedative before the procedure.
having a gentle or subtle flavor
The soup was mild-tasting and easy to enjoy.

Origin of mild

Old English, milde (gentle)

Terms with mild included in their meaning

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kindadj.
behavior
pleasant or agreeable or mild
food vegetable
sweet, mild fruit eaten as a hollow, colorful vegetable
gentleadj.
touch
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
gentleadj.
personality
having a mild or kindly nature or character
food
mild chili pepper with a tangy taste
garden
plant producing large, mild, thick-walled fruits
degree
expresses a mild or partial quality of a characteristic
Indian dish
mild curry with marinaded chicken in creamy sauce

Examples of mild in a sentence

  • Despite the chaos, he remained mild and composed.
  • The forecast predicts mild temperatures all week.
  • It's a mild day, perfect for a walk in the park.
  • The judge gave a mild sentence to the offender.
  • Her tone was mild despite the criticism.
  • The soup had a mild aroma.

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  1. French:doux, bière légère, ...
  2. German:mild, Mild, ...
  3. Italian:mite, birra leggera, ...
  4. Spanish:apacible, cerveza suave, ...
  5. Portuguese:afável, mild, ...
  6. Chinese:温和的, 淡啤酒, ...
  7. Japanese:穏やかな, マイルドビール, ...
  8. Arabic:هادِئ, جَعَة خَفِيفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָדִין, מַיילְד, ...
  10. Russian:мягкий, легкое пиво, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'який, м'яке пиво, ...
  12. Hindi:सौम्य, माइल्ड, ...
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