English · Food & Drink
mild
/maɪld/
[/maɪld/]
not strong, sharp, or severe
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not strong, sharp, or harsh; gentle in flavor, weather, or feeling. It is often used for food that is not spicy and for pleasant weather.
Example
The curry had a mild, gentle flavor.
The curry had a mild, gentle flavor.
Etymology
From Old English 'milde' (gentle, merciful).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for food flavor, weather, illness, and gentle manners.