MILD


Meaning of MILD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmī(-ə)ld ]

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 mī(-ə)l(d)-lē adverb

• mild·ness ˈmī(-ə)l(d)-nəs noun

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