Topic: NATURE
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | milde |
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mild1 
comparative milder, superlative mildest
comparative milder, superlative mildest1 fairly warm [≠ cold]: We had an exceptionally mild winter last year. a mild climate
weather
DNWe had an exceptionally mild winter last year.a mild climate2 a mild illness or health problem is not serious : He suffered a mild heart attack. Sometimes the symptoms can be quite mild.
illness
MIHe suffered a mild heart attack.Sometimes the symptoms can be quite mild.3 a mild feeling is not very strong : Both men looked at her in mild surprise. a feeling of mild irritation
feelings
Both men looked at her in mild surprise.a feeling of mild irritation5 a mild criticism does not criticize strongly
criticism
6 not serious enough to cause much suffering : The recession in Germany has been comparatively mild. a mild setback
problems/situations
The recession in Germany has been comparatively mild.a mild setback7 a mild person has a gentle character and does not easily get angry : a mild, well-mannered man His voice was soft and mild.
people
a mild, well-mannered manHis voice was soft and mild.8 a mild drug or chemical does not have a very strong effect : a mild painkiller a mild herbicide
drugs/chemicals
a mild painkillera mild herbicide9 soft and gentle to your skin : a mild shampoo
soap etc
a mild shampoo10 mild words or language are not very rude or offensive : I heard him mutter a mild swear word.
language
I heard him mutter a mild swear word. —mildness noun [uncountable]
➔ mildly
