mild

• Beschreibt etwas, das sanft, nicht stark oder nicht extrem in seiner Wirkung, seinem Geschmack oder seinem Charakter ist.

Describes something that is gentle, not strong or extreme in effect, taste, or character.

1. Not strong or intenseA2formal

   Having a gentle or moderate effect; not severe or extreme.

   Mild

   • The weather is mild today, perfect for a walk.
   • She has a mild case of the flu.
   • The sauce is mild, not spicy at all.

   Synonymeblandcalmeasygentlelightmoderatemodestslightsofttemperate

   Antonymeacuteextremefierceharshintenseseverestrongviolent

2. Gentle in temperamentB1formal

   Having a calm, gentle, and easygoing nature.

   Sanft im Wesen

   • He is a mild-mannered person who rarely gets angry.
   • Her mild disposition makes her easy to work with.
   • The teacher was mild and patient with the students.

   Synonymeamiablecalmdocileeasygoinggentlekindlenientmeekmild-manneredplacidsofttender

   Antonymeaggressivefierceharshseveresternviolent

3. Not harsh or severeB1formal

   Used to describe something that is not strong in taste, effect, or punishment.

   Mild

   • The cheese has a mild flavor.
   • He received a mild punishment for his mistake.
   • The doctor prescribed a mild painkiller.

   Synonymebenigneasygentlelenientlightmellowmoderatesofttemperate

   Antonymebitterharshintensepotentpunitiveseveresharpstrong