HyperDic: mild

English > 3 senses of the word mild:
ADJECTIVEallmildmoderate in type or degree or effect or force
allmild, meek, modesthumble in spirit or manner
allmild, balmy, softmild and pleasant
mild > pronunciation
Soundsmay'ld
Rhymesbeguiled ... wild: 14 rhymes with ayld...
English > mild: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmoderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme / extreme.
Examples
  • "a mild winter storm"
  • "a mild fever"
  • "fortunately the pain was mild"
  • "a mild rebuke"
  • "mild criticism"
Attribute ofdegree, grade, levelA position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
Narrowergentle, softSoft and mild
mild-manneredBehaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
moderate, temperatenot extreme / extreme
See alsomoderateWithin reasonable or average limits
temperatenot extreme / extreme in behavior
OppositeintensePossessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
Spanishligero, suave
Catalansuau
Nounsmildnessacting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
Adverbsmildlyto a moderate degree
mildlyin a gentle manner
English > mild: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaninghumble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness.
Synonymsmeek, modest
Broaderhumblemarked by meekness or modesty
Spanishdócil, manso, modesto
English > mild: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningmild and pleasant.
Example "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"
Synonymsbalmy, soft
Broaderclement(of weather or climate) physically mild
Spanishapacible, suave, templado
Catalanapacible, suau
Nounsmildnessgood weather with comfortable temperatures

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