mild
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /maɪld/
Forms: milder
mild means: Not very serious, harsh, or strict.
adjective
NOT SEVEREB2
Not very serious, harsh, or strict.
- Her symptoms were mild.
- The judge gave him a mild sentence.
- His suggestion received only mild criticism.
GENTLE TASTEB1
Having a gentle taste that is not strong, bitter, or very spicy.
- I prefer mild cheese.
- This curry is mild enough for children.
- The sauce had a pleasant, mild flavour.
GENTLE PERSONB2
Calm and kind, and unlikely to become angry.
- He was a mild man.
- Her mild manner helped everyone relax.
- Even our mild teacher became angry when the shouting continued.
Questions about mild
What does mild mean?
Not very serious, harsh, or strict.
What is mild in other languages?
Türkçe: hafif · Español: leve · Français: léger · Deutsch: leicht · Italiano: lieve · 日本語: 軽度の
How do you pronounce mild?
It is pronounced /maɪld/.
How do you use mild in a sentence?
Her symptoms were mild. The judge gave him a mild sentence.
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