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How to pronounce mild in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms balmy, soft
Derivation mildness


the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth.
Type Words
Synonyms meek, modest
Type Words
Derivation mildness


a mild winter storm.
a mild fever.
fortunately the pain was mild.
a mild rebuke.
mild criticism.

Examples of mild

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Even the little Lord Vader, when he finally appeared, was a mild disappointment.
From the sfgate.com
Most of us are infected at a young age, which feels like a mild case of the flu.
From the foxnews.com
The Associated Press said about 20 children had come down with mild chicken pox.
From the time.com
These studies involved 28 children and 1222 adults with mild to moderate asthma.
From the sciencedaily.com
Flenner is recovering after having a mild heart attack following Sunday's storm.
From the washingtonpost.com
The programmes I saw worked on what Liz calls mild coercion and a reward system.
From the guardian.co.uk
This level of mild obesity is now common, particularly among middle-aged people.
From the newscientist.com
The boy was taken to Middlemore Hospital suffering mild shock and a sore throat.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Although relatively mild, its soft, creamy texture made it perfect comfort food.
From the post-gazette.com
More examples
  • Moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever"; "fortunately the pain was mild"; "a mild rebuke"; "mild criticism"
  • Meek: humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
  • Balmy: mild and pleasant; "balmy days and nights"; "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"; "a soft breeze"
  • (mildly) to a moderate degree; "he was mildly interested"
  • (mildly) gently: in a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal"
  • A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale; Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeable, etc. ...
  • A secondary coffee taste sensation characterized by a predominantly sweet tingle just past the tip of the tongue. Caused by high concentrations of both sugars and salts. Typified by a washed Sumatran coffee.
  • A moderately bodied coffee that finishes with balanced acidity and sweetness and lacks bitterness or dryness.
  • Awake; eyes open. Also called a concussion. Symptoms can include confusion, memory, and attention difficulties, headache, and behavioral problems.