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| 1. | [ adjective ] moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme | |
| Examples: | "a mild winter storm" "a mild fever" "fortunately the pain was mild" "a mild rebuke" "mild criticism" |
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| Related terms: | intense gentle moderate mild-mannered moderate temperate degree | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness | |
| Synonyms: | meek modest | |
| Examples: | "meek and self-effacing" |
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| Related terms: | humble | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] mild and pleasant | |
| Synonyms: | balmy | |
| Examples: | "balmy days and nights" "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth" |
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| Related terms: | clement | |
| Similar spelling: |
Milda milled mildew millet milady Millett milt |
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