1
: gentle in nature or behavior
has a mild disposition
2
a(1)
: moderate in action or effect
a mild sedative
(2)
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
mild cheese
mild ale
b
: not being or involving what is extreme
an analysis under mild conditions
3
: not severe : temperate
a mild climate
mild symptoms of disease
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Examples of mild in a Sentence
He has a mild manner.
He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
They had a mild disagreement.
She has a mild case of the flu.
He suffered a mild concussion attack.
a mild reprimand, not a stern one
We've been having a very mild winter.
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Before using the container, sanitize it with mild dish soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Before using the container, sanitize it with mild dish soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
For 2025, the weather forecast suggests mild conditions with an 80-degree Fahrenheit temperature and 56% humidity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
To cut the strong sweetness of milk chocolate, Sherman suggested pairing it with green tea, which has an earthy, milder taste.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mild
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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mild
adjective1
: gentle in nature or behavior
a mild person
2
a
: not strong in action or effect
a mild drug
b
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
a mild cheese
3
: not severe : temperate sense 5
mild weather
Medical Definition
mild
adjective1
: moderate in action or effect
a mild drug
2
: not severe
a mild case of the flu
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