mild — gentle and not severe or extreme
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: gentle and not severe or extreme
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪld/
Korean meaning: 온화한, 순한, 가벼운
Korean pronunciation: **마일**드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's mild scolding was worse than my mom's yelling because it made me feel guilty.
- The restaurant's 'mild' sauce was still too spicy for my friend who thinks ketchup is hot.
- The doctor said I had a mild case of food poisoning, which was a relief.
mild
ADJECTIVE//maɪld//
gentle and not severe or extreme
A mother gives mild soup to her recovering child
A mild mother protects her child from the wild storm outside
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 유래되어 '부드러운, 온화한'이라는 뜻으로 사용되었습니다. 영어로 들어오면서 성격, 날씨, 맛 등 다양한 영역에서 '강하지 않은' 상태를 표현하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's mild scolding was worse than my mom's yelling because it made me feel guilty.”
“The restaurant's 'mild' sauce was still too spicy for my friend who thinks ketchup is hot.”
“The doctor said I had a mild case of food poisoning, which was a relief.”
“This mild shampoo is perfect for people with sensitive scalps.”
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