mild — gentle and not severe or extreme
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: gentle and not severe or extreme
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪld/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mild derives from Old English 'milde', which originated in Proto-Germanic with the meaning 'gentle' or 'merciful'. The term broadened in Middle English to describe a lack of intensity or severity across various contexts, including temperament, weather, and flavor.
Breakdown
The word comes from a single root with no distinct morphological breakdown: Old English 'milde' from Proto-Germanic *'miltja-', meaning 'soft' or 'gentle', with the suffix '-e' indicating adjectival form in Old English.
🎵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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