mild
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Not sharp or bitter.
Pronunciation
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myldIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmaɪld
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
of fooddrinkor a drug
Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
of weather
Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
of an illness or pain
Not serious or dangerous.
Gentle and not easily angered.
of a rule or punishment
Of only moderate severity; not strict.
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
noun
british
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
Used this way, mild is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “A mild winter storm.”adjective
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Steel with less than 0.15% carbon.
Antiseptic consisting of a compound of protein and silver (trade name Argyrol).
Tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads.
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