mild
word
/ˈmaɪɫd/
myld
/mˈaɪld/
myld
Definition
Describes something gentle, not strong or extreme. 'Mild' can refer to weather, flavors, pain, or a person's manner.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more formal than 'soft' or 'gentle', often used for 'mild weather', 'mild pain', 'mild taste', or 'mild mannered'. Not used for strong emotions or serious conditions. Be careful: 'mild' is opposite of 'severe', not 'spicy' (unless referring to food).
Spanish: suave - leve (sintoma/dor)Portuguese (BR): suave - leve (sintoma/dor)Portuguese (PT): suave - ligeiro (sintoma/dor)Chinese (Simplified): 温和的 - 轻微的Chinese (Traditional): 溫和的 - 輕微的Hindi: हल्का - मृदुArabic: خفيف - معتدلBengali: মৃদুRussian: мягкий - лёгкийJapanese: 穏やか（おだやか） - 軽い（かるい）Vietnamese: nhẹ - dịuKorean: 순한 - 약한Turkish: hafif - yumuşakUrdu: ہلکا - معتدلIndonesian: ringan - lembut
Example Sentences
The soup has a mild flavor.
basic
She has a mild headache.
basic
The winter here is very mild.
basic
He always speaks in a mild tone, even when he's upset.
natural
Some people prefer mild salsa over the spicy one.
natural
Luckily, the storm was pretty mild and didn't cause much damage.
natural