mild

I UK [maɪld] / US adjective
Word forms "mild":
adjective mild comparative milder superlative mildest
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1) a mild illness or injury is one that is not serious

They were both suffering from a mild bout of flu.

brain injuries ranging from mild to severe

a) a mild feeling or expression is one that is not very strong or severe

He eyed her with mild amusement.

There was a note of mild alarm in her voice.

b) a mild punishment or criticism is not very severe

He received the mild sentence of a year's probation.

2) mild weather is warm and pleasant, especially warmer than usual for the time of year

a mild winter

3) mild food does not have a strong taste

Edam is a cheese that is mild and firm.

a mild curry

4) mild drugs, cosmetics etc are very gentle and not likely to have any bad effects

a mild soap that's kind to your skin

I was given a mild sedative to help me sleep.

5) not very large or extreme

The joke caused mild amusement.

The economy will slip into a mild recession.

6)

a) a mild person is gentle and does not often become angry

Jerry gave the impression of being a rather mild man.

b) used about someone's behaviour or way of speaking

Nick spoke in a mild voice.

Derived word:
mildness
noun uncountable
II UK [maɪld] / US noun [uncountable] British

a type of dark beer that does not have a strong flavour