1
: gentle in nature or behavior
has a mild disposition
2
a(1)
: moderate in action or effect
a mild sedative
(2)
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
mild cheese
mild ale
b
: not being or involving what is extreme
an analysis under mild conditions
3
: not severe : temperate
a mild climate
mild symptoms of disease
Examples of mild in a Sentence
He has a mild manner.
He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
They had a mild disagreement.
She has a mild case of the flu.
He suffered a mild concussion attack.
a mild reprimand, not a stern one
We've been having a very mild winter.
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Infanti, some typical impacts of a La Niña winter can include cooler temperatures over the northern United States, and diminished storm track activity over the southern tier of the United States leading to milder-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Once the sensation sets in, mild-to-intense pain and itching can last 2-8 hours after a bite, according to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Zucchinis and cucumbers are both mild-tasting, so they can be added to a number of recipes without the risk of overpowering the dish.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
According to Infanti, some typical impacts of a La Niña winter can include cooler temperatures over the northern United States, and diminished storm track activity over the southern tier of the United States leading to milder-than-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Once the sensation sets in, mild-to-intense pain and itching can last 2-8 hours after a bite, according to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Zucchinis and cucumbers are both mild-tasting, so they can be added to a number of recipes without the risk of overpowering the dish.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mild
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mild. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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mild
adjective1
: gentle in nature or behavior
a mild person
2
a
: not strong in action or effect
a mild drug
b
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter
a mild cheese
3
: not severe : temperate sense 5
mild weather
Medical Definition
mild
adjective1
: moderate in action or effect
a mild drug
2
: not severe
a mild case of the flu
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