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# mild

adjective (mild, milder, mildest)

«mild» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Not strong, severe or extreme: «a mild illness», «a mild punishment». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#m1)
2. (of weather) Not too cold, pleasantly warm: «a mild winter». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#m2)
3. (of food) Not spicy or strong in taste: «a mild curry», «mild cheese». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#m3)
4. Gentle and calm in nature: «a mild man». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#m4)

### In the lessons

In everyday life and health: mild weather, a mild cold or a mild allergy. In food, «mild» versus «hot» on a menu. In stories, a mild character is quiet and gentle. Phrases: «a mild day», «mild symptoms», «to put it mildly».

### Examples

- It's quite mild today, so you won't need a coat. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x1)
- I have a mild cold, not the flu. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x2)
- Can I have the mild curry, please? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x3)
- Mild cheese tastes softer than strong cheese. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x4)
- Mr Brown is a mild, kind man. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x5)
- The punishment was mild: just a warning. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x6)
- It was a beautiful evening, and the weather mild and clear. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/#x7)

### Note

Comparatives: milder, mildest. Opposites: strong, severe, hot (food), harsh (weather). Even a mild allergy should be told to adults; reactions can change.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «mild» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mild/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«mild» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mild.html) on Mova free.