First Known Use: before 12th century
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mild
adjective \ˈmī(-ə)ld\
: gentle in nature or behavior
: not strong in action or effect
: not strong or harsh in taste
Full Definition of MILD
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>
— mild·ly \mī(-ə)l(d)-lē\ adverb
— mild·ness \ˈmī(-ə)l(d)-nəs\ noun
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Origin of MILD
Middle English, from Old English milde; akin to Greek malthakos soft, Latin mollis — more at melt
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MILDNESS Defined for Kids
mild
adjective \ˈmīld\
mild·ermild·est
Definition of MILD for Kids
1
: gentle in personality or behavior <a mild young man>
2
: not strong or harsh in action or effect <mild soap>
3
: not sharp, spicy, or bitter <mild cheese>
4
: not extreme or severe <mild weather> <a mild headache>
— mild·ly adverb <spoke mildly>
— mild·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
mild
adjective \ˈmī(ə)ld\
Medical Definition of MILD
1
: moderate in action or effect <a mild drug>
2
: not severe <a mild case of the flu>
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