Definitions

mild

[mahyld] / maɪld /

ADJECTIVE

gentle, temperate, nonirritating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balmy benign bland breezy calm cool delicate mellow moderate peaceful smooth soft sunny tepid warm weak

WEAK

benignant blah choice clear clement dainty demulcent easy emollient exquisite faint fine flat genial ho-hum lenient lenitive light lukewarm medium mollifying nothing nothing much pabulum pacific placid soothing tempered untroubled vanilla wimpy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated coarse cold excited firm hard harsh healthy hot loud noisy rough severe stormy strong turbulent uncool unfriendly unkind upset violent wild

WEAK

fierce flappable nervous

ADJECTIVE

easygoing, pleasant in personality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balmy bland calm gentle mellow moderate smooth soft subdued tame temperate tranquil warm

WEAK

amiable clement compassionate complaisant deferential docile dull easy equable feeble flat forbearant forbearing forgiving good-humored good-natured good-tempered humane indulgent insipid jejune kind lenient meek merciful mild-mannered obeisant obliging pacific patient peaceable placid serene spiritless submissive subservient tender unassuming vapid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cool excessive excited hard harsh immoderate loud rough roused severe sharp stormy strong turbulent uncontrolled unfriendly unkind violent wild

WEAK

agitated fierce flappable nervous

Example Sentences

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Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Mild mitochondrial uncouplers slow the process to a level that cells can tolerate, reducing the risk of harmful side effects.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

Mild hepatitis A illness can last one to two weeks, but severely disabling illness can last several months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2025

Mild to moderate signs of food allergy include a swollen face, lips or eyes; hives or welts on your skin; or vomiting.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

“We have four different kinds of sauces. Mild, medium, hot, and blazin’.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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