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What is another word for Mild? – 209 Mild Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gentle moderate calm soft quiet peaceful serene tranquil still subtle delicate faint slight pale weak tame muted subdued restrained controlled temperate lenient merciful kindly benevolent affable amiable genial warm balmy clement mild-mannered easygoing laid-back relaxed soothing comforting reassuring pleasant agreeable genial cordial hospitable friendly approachable warmhearted benign non-threatening non-violent peaceful untroubled unruffled composed collected cool level-headed rational sensible reasonable

    Meaning of Mild

    The primary meaning of the word "Mild" is having a moderate or slight quality, intensity, or degree.

    Definitions

    • Having a moderate or slight quality, intensity, or degree
    • Not severe, extreme, or intense
    • Gentle and not harsh or violent
    • Having a moderate climate or weather

    Etymology of Mild

    The word "Mild" originated from Old English "mild", which is related to the word "mildian" meaning to show kindness or generosity
    It is also connected to the Proto-Germanic word "milthiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "mel-", which carried a sense of gentleness or sweetness
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of concepts, including temperature, climate, and personal temperament

    Example Uses

    • The mild weather made it perfect for a picnic
    • She had a mild temperament, always staying calm in difficult situations
    • The doctor prescribed a mild medication to treat the infection
    • The mild flavor of the dish made it appealing to a wide range of people

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    extreme severe intense harsh violent fierce ferocious brutal savage merciless ruthless cruel biting scathing caustic abrasive rough rugged turbulent stormy fiery passionate heated inflammatory provocative aggressive confrontational belligerent pugnacious bellicose truculent intransigent obstinate unyielding stubborn

    Related Nouns

    temperature climate weather temperament personality character disposition attitude mood tone atmosphere ambiance environment condition situation circumstance state status degree level intensity severity gentleness kindness benevolence generosity charity philanthropy humanitarianism mildness leniency clemency mercy forgiveness

    Related Verbs

    moderate calm soothe comfort reassure gentle soften temper mitigate alleviate reduce lessen decrease diminish abate subdue restrain control regulate adjust modify tone mellow sweeten mollify placate appease pacify tranquilize serenade lull quiet still hush

    Related Adjectives

    moderate calm gentle soft peaceful serene tranquil still subtle delicate faint slight pale weak tame muted subdued restrained controlled temperate lenient merciful kindly benevolent affable amiable genial warm balmy clement mild-mannered easygoing laid-back relaxed soothing comforting reassuring pleasant agreeable cordial hospitable friendly approachable warmhearted benign non-threatening non-violent