Mild

Pronunciation: /maɪld/

Definitions of mild

adjective describing a gentle or moderate level of something, not strong or extreme

Example Sentences

A1 The weather is mild today.

A2 She had a mild headache after the long flight.

B1 The curry was too mild for my taste.

B2 The doctor prescribed a mild painkiller for the backache.

C1 The criticism was mild compared to what she was expecting.

C2 The artist used a mild color palette for the serene landscape painting.

Examples of mild in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with a mild case of the flu.

informal I only have a mild headache, nothing too serious.

slang She's just a mild flirt, nothing too intense.

figurative His criticism was mild compared to what I was expecting.

Grammatical Forms of mild

• past tense: milded
• plural: milds
• comparative: milder
• superlative: mildest
• present tense: mild
• future tense: will mild
• perfect tense: have milded
• continuous tense: is milding
• singular: mild
• positive degree: mild
• infinitive: to mild
• gerund: milding
• participle: milded

Origin and Evolution of mild

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mild' originated from the Old English word 'milde' which meant gentle or merciful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mild' has retained its original meaning of gentle or moderate, but has also come to be used in various contexts to describe something that is not harsh or severe.