Mild: meaning, definitions and examples

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mild

[ maɪld ]

^{Context #1}

weather

Not severe, serious, or harsh; temperate

Synonyms

gentle, moderate, temperate

Examples of usage

The weather today is quite mild.
She preferred the mild climate of the coast.

^{Context #2}

flavor

Not sharp, pungent, or strong; gentle or subtle in flavor

Synonyms

mellow, soft, subtle

Examples of usage

I like the mild taste of this cheese.
The curry was too mild for my liking.

^{Context #3}

personality

A person who is gentle, kind, or moderate in temperament

Synonyms

gentle, kind, moderate

Examples of usage

She is known for her mild disposition.
He is a mild-mannered individual.

Translations

Translations of the word "mild" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suave

brando
leve

🇮🇳 हल्का

नरम
मध्यम

🇩🇪 mild

sanft
schwach

🇮🇩 ringan

lembut
sedang

🇺🇦 м'який

легкий
помірний

🇵🇱 łagodny

delikatny
umiarkowany

🇯🇵 穏やか (odayaka)

軽い (karui)
柔らかい (yawarakai)

🇫🇷 doux

léger
modéré

🇪🇸 suave

ligero
moderado

🇹🇷 hafif

yumuşak
ılımlı

🇰🇷 온화한 (onhwahan)

가벼운 (gabyeoun)
부드러운 (budeureoun)

🇸🇦 لطيف (lateef)

خفيف (khafeef)
معتدل (mu'tadil)

🇨🇿 mírný

jemný
lehký

🇸🇰 mierny

jemný
ľahký

🇨🇳 温和 (wēnhé)

轻 (qīng)
温暖 (wēnnuǎn)

🇸🇮 milen

nežen
zmeren

🇮🇸 mildur

léttur
meðal

🇰🇿 жұмсақ

жеңіл
орташа

🇬🇪 ნაზი (nazi)

მსუბუქი (msubuki)
ზომიერი (zomieri)

🇦🇿 yumşaq

yüngül
mülayim

🇲🇽 suave

ligero
moderado

Word origin

The word 'mild' originated from the Old English 'milde', meaning gentle or merciful. Over time, the meaning expanded to include not only temperament but also weather and flavor. The word has been used in English for centuries to describe something that is not severe or harsh. It is a versatile word that can convey a sense of moderation and gentleness in various contexts.