adj.
Pronunciation: ' m ī (- ə )ld
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English milde; akin to Greek malthakos soft, Latin mollis ― more at MELT
Date: before 12th century
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 \ m ī (- ə )l(d)-l ē \ adverb
– mild · ness \ ' m ī (- ə )l(d)-n ə s \ noun