mild (a)

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type a
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def moderate in type or degree or effect or force
def 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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Also see moderate; temperate
Attribute degree, grade, level
Derivationally related form mild → mildness
Antonym mild → intense
Similar to gentle, soft; mild-mannered; moderate, temperate
Incoming links
Similar to gentle, soft; mild-mannered; moderate, temperate
Antonym intense → mild
Also see moderate; temperate
Derived from adjective mildly → mild
Derived from adjective mildly → mild
Derivationally related form mildness → mild
Attribute degree, grade, level

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