mild
Gentle and not easily angeredGentle and not easily angered
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» Generally speaking, the climate here is mild.
В целом, климат здесь мягкий. — ivanov
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Examples
161 sentencesGenerally speaking, the climate here is mild.
ruВ целом, климат здесь мягкий. — ivanov
The climate is mild in this country.
ruКлимат в этой стране мягкий. — odexed
Generally speaking, the climate of Japan is mild.
ruГоворя в целом, климат в Японии умеренный. — Biga
deIm Allgemeinen ist das Klima in Japan mild. — Kerstin
Meaning
8 sensesGentle and not easily angered
a mild man
mild, ausgeglichen
мя́гкийmjáxkij, сла́быйslábyj
Not serious or dangerous.
mild, schwach
Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
a mild day
mild weather
mild
More meanings 5
Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
a mild curry
mild
Of only moderate severity; not strict.
He received a mild sentence.
Acting gently and without causing harm.
a mild anaesthetic
mild
Conciliatory, nonpolemical; gentle in tone.
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
- moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
- humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
- mild and pleasant
Origin
From Middle English milde, from Old English milde (“mild”), from Proto-Germanic *mildijazFrom Middle English milde, from Old English milde (“mild”), from Proto-Germanic *mildijaz (“mild”), from Proto-Indo-European *melh₂- (“to beat, pound, grind”).
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Forms
milder, mildestSynonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
7 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
Collocations
3 patterns- a mild climate
- has a mild
- mild climate
See also
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