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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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac indicated Wisconsin could be in for a mild and dry winter for its 2025-2026 forecast.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
With the dry season just beginning, the weather is pleasantly mild and idea for exploring.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Both were treated for mild hypothermia and the father was later transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he was treated for injuries.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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