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
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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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
After the Animal Kingdom star shaved his head for another role, Williamson had a mild freakout.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 June 2025
The closing comes at a time of mild upheaval in the Coconut Grove culinary scene.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Wash the inside of your vase with mild dishwashing liquid and warm water, and use a bottle brush to help lift out dirt and bacteria from its corners.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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