mild
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- adjective
- /maɪld/
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templado
- This winter has been unusually mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
- a mild climate
- a mild winter
- mild weather
And this season has been very mild and pretty wet overall.
- And this season has been very mild and pretty wet overall.
- Oh, hushed October morning mild tree at my window.
Examples
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Then we had a mild December.
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The temperature is a mild 71 degrees.
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And this season has been very mild and pretty wet overall.
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"The mild spell in all western states will continue."
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Was this a mild winter or a harsh winter?
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The study site's climate is considered mild, although temperatures do occasionally drop below freezing.
Academic text (1998) -
The winters are remarkably mild!
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Once again, it will be mild tonight with temperatures in the 50s.
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Many people consider influenza to be a mild disease from which one can easily recover.
Academic text (2015) -
We've got beautiful sunny skies and mild fall...
Synonyms
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3.3
Not very large or intense
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Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch
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Gentle and not strong for light or sound
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Clear and pleasant weather with no clouds or rain
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Weather that is pleasantly warm and mild
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3.9
Having mild weather that is not very hot or very cold
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Nice dry conditions good for outdoor activities
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7.2
Weather that is mild and pleasant without strong wind or heavy rain
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A little warm, not hot, or a little friendly
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A medicine made from silver and protein that kills germs on skin or in the eye
A tall plant with large green leaves with white patches and purple flowers
How Mild
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mild comes from an old German word meaning 'gentle' or 'kind', and you can still see the same word in German and Dutch today. So mild weather is 'gentle' weather — pleasant and not severe.