mild
Soft, not extreme
Mild means moderate in intensity, not extreme or harsh.
Mild weather is pleasantly warm, neither hot nor cold.
A mild criticism is gentle, not severe.
Mild cheese or salsa lacks strong flavor or heat.
A mild case of something is not serious.
Mild soap is gentle on skin.
The word suggests softness, restraint, or lack of aggression: He had a mild manner that put people at ease.
Mild, avoiding extremes
- balmyMildly warm, soothing
- clementMild, showing leniency
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
moderate · fair · equable · gentle · springlike · summery · comfortable · agreeable
Soft and kind
- meekHumbly unassertive
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
patient · calm · peaceable · soft · tender · unassuming · forbearing · tolerant
Minor or thin
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- faintWeak and indistinct
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- minorScale with lowered third
low-grade · subdued · gentle · weak · soft · limited · modest · restrained
Not immediately obvious
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- blandLacking distinctive qualities
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
smooth · faint · weak · soft · toned-down · restrained · diluted · watered-down
Of poor quality
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- minorScale with lowered third
- manageableAble to be controlled
- subclinicalBelow symptom detection level
self-limiting · uncomplicated · localized · treatable · temporary · superficial · early-stage · controlled
Speaking quietly, gently
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- politeShowing good manners
- civilMinimally polite
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
tactful · gracious · considerate · kind · affable · genial · unassuming · modest
temperate
Mild, avoiding extremes
pleasant · moderate · fair · equable · gentle · springlike · summery · comfortable · agreeable · calm
gentle
Soft and kind
easygoing · patient · calm · peaceable · soft · tender · unassuming · forbearing · tolerant · lenient
slight
Minor or thin
minor · low-grade · subdued · gentle · weak · soft · limited · modest · restrained · marginal
subtle
Not immediately obvious
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- blandLacking distinctive qualities
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
understated · smooth · faint · weak · soft · toned-down · restrained · diluted · watered-down · insipid
low-grade
Of poor quality
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- minorScale with lowered third
- manageableAble to be controlled
subclinical · self-limiting · uncomplicated · localized · treatable · temporary · superficial · early-stage · controlled · asymptomatic
soft-spoken
Speaking quietly, gently
diplomatic · tactful · gracious · considerate · kind · affable · genial · unassuming · modest · humble
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- tastebitter, salty, taste, sour, sweet
- difficultyeasy, hard, medium, difficult, moderate
- taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
- BBQ saucesoriginal, hickory, mesquite, honey BBQ, Kansas City
- Flavor Intensitystrong, bold, subtle, intense, robust
- put it mildlyDescribe with deliberate restraint
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
- mild weatherModerate atmospheric conditions
- mild climateModerate atmospheric conditions
- mildew controlPreventing or eliminating damp-loving growths
- mild cheddarLightly aged dairy block