Mildness

Pronunciation: /maɪldnəs/

Definitions of mildness

noun the quality or state of being mild, gentle, or moderate

Example Sentences

A1 The mildness of the weather made it perfect for a picnic.

A2 I appreciate the mildness of her tone when giving feedback.

B1 The mildness of the soap is gentle on sensitive skin.

B2 The mildness of the curry was a pleasant surprise.

C1 The mildness of the punishment did not match the severity of the crime.

C2 Her calm demeanor and mildness in handling conflicts made her an effective leader.

Examples of mildness in a Sentence

formal The mildness of the weather made it a pleasant day for a stroll in the park.

informal I appreciate the mildness of your feedback, it wasn't too harsh.

slang I like the mildness of this hot sauce, it's not too spicy.

figurative His mildness in temperament was a refreshing change from the usual aggressive behavior.

Grammatical Forms of mildness

• plural: mildnesses
• comparative: milder
• superlative: mildest
• present tense: mildness
• future tense: will be mildness
• perfect tense: has been mildness
• continuous tense: is being mildness
• singular: mildness
• positive degree: mildness
• infinitive: to be mild
• gerund: mildnessing
• participle: mildnessed

Origin and Evolution of mildness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mildness' originated from the Old English word 'milde', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'mildijaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mildness' has retained its original meaning of being gentle, kind, or moderate in temperament or behavior.