MILD Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

mild

adjective

ˈmī(-ə)ld

Definition of mild

as in temperate

marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter

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as in gentle

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition

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Recent Examples of mild The conventional view holds that the main architects of European integration were the Frenchmen Jean Monnet, a mild-mannered, mustachioed Cognac merchant and banker, and Robert Schuman, an austere, devoutly Catholic statesman from Lorraine. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Fortunately for the cast, season 3 was filmed under much milder conditions. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 But overall, compared against the broader climate change trajectory, the Toba eruption was a rather mild disaster. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026 Visitors can use the milder weather to explore the Highlands, tour castles or head for the coast. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mild

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Adjective

That has a stronger impact in ecosystems like Canada’s boreal forests, California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and parts of temperate Europe that evolved under relatively cool, moist conditions.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Much of the Bay Area is set to see sizzling summer weather this weekend as temperatures hit the triple digits, but coastal areas will mostly avoid the swelter with much more temperate conditions.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of temperate

Adjective

Regular use of a gentle, balanced cleaner will restore clarity to the surface and allow your floors’ natural beauty to shine through.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
With an ecosystem as capricious as this, the local wildlife is born and bred to go with the flow—think gentle-but-giant humpback whales, colonies of industrious beavers, and torpedoing peregrine falcons, the fastest animals on Earth.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

In Wisconsin, the democratic socialist Francesca Hong and the more moderate David Crowley are duking it out for the Democratic nomination in the governor's race after two other candidates dropped out of the race.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
There’s certainly no route back to a more moderate form of leadership.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of moderate

Adjective

In addition to prepping the skin, the brand says the wand’s therapeutic warmth and soothing vibrations reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, all while boosting the skin’s natural radiance.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Expect a calm palette of neutrals and soft blues, metallic accents, and plenty of natural light, with views either west toward the mountains and desert or north up the Strip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

For the more mellow, there are chairlift rides up and down for scenic views, hiking, a mini mining experience and even a mini golf course.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette.

— W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of mellow

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