mild

• Décrit quelque chose de doux, pas fort ou pas extrême dans son effet, son goût ou son caractère.

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.

   doux, modéré

   • 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.

   Synonymesblandcalmeasygentlelightmoderatemodestslightsofttemperate

   Antonymesacuteextremefierceharshintenseseverestrongviolent

2. Gentle in temperamentB1formal

   Having a calm, gentle, and easygoing nature.

   doux, de caractère doux

   • 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.

   Synonymesamiablecalmdocileeasygoinggentlekindlenientmeekmild-manneredplacidsofttender

   Antonymesaggressivefierceharshseveresternviolent

3. Not harsh or severeB1formal

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

   doux, modéré, léger

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

   Synonymesbenigneasygentlelenientlightmellowmoderatesofttemperate

   Antonymesbitterharshintensepotentpunitiveseveresharpstrong