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mild
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- pronunciation:
- maIld
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
milder, mildest |
| definition 1: |
gentle or calm.
She has a mild temperament, unlike her sister who gets upset and angry so easily.- synonyms:
- gentle
- antonyms:
- abrasive, aggressive, angry, ferocious, harsh, violent
- similar words:
- affable, amiable, calm, genial, moderate, placid, quiet, soft, tranquil
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| definition 2: |
not harsh; not extreme.
We had a mild winter.- synonyms:
- genial, temperate
- antonyms:
- acute, bitter, critical, fierce, furious, intense, savage, severe, stiff, strong, violent
- similar words:
- average, calm, fair, gentle, placid, soft
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| definition 3: |
not harsh in taste.
These are mild peppers.- antonyms:
- hot, sharp, spicy, strong
- similar words:
- gentle, mellow, tame
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| related words: |
kind, lenient, light, meek, pleasant, tender, tepid |
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| derivations: |
mildly (adv.), mildness (n.) |
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