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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Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Half had Alzheimer’s disease and about one-third had mild cognitive impairment, a common precursor to Alzheimer’s.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Most commercially available types are predominately made of soybean oil, making the flavor mild and nearly tasteless.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
Chin-Hong thinks this year’s somewhat milder RSV season may be the result of the virus settling back into a normal pattern.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 8 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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