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| mild [ mīld ] (comparative mild·er, superlative mild·est) |
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1. gentle and amiable: gentle, easy-going, and slow to get angry
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2. lightly flavored: describes food that is lightly flavored and not strong, hot, spicy, or bitter in taste
  a mild sauce
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3. pleasant and temperate: pleasant and temperate in climate and not excessively hot or cold
one of the mildest winters on record
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4. not harsh: not severe or strong
a mild sedative
mild disagreement
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5. not dangerous: not serious enough to endanger life
a mild earthquake
mild to moderate hypertension
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6. not containing harmful chemicals: feeling soft and gentle and not containing any chemicals that might harm the skin or clothes
mild soap
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7. slightly indecent language: describes slightly indecent language that might offend some people
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| [ Old English milde< Indo-European, "soft"] |
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| mild·ly adverb |
| mild·ness noun |
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