Use mild to say something is not very strong or harsh. It can describe food, feelings, or weather that is gentle and easy.
This sauce has a mild taste.
She has a mild cold today.
When we say a person is mild, we mean they are calm and kind. They do not get angry easily and are gentle with others.
He is mild and never shouts.
My teacher has a mild voice.
In medicine, mild means the illness is not severe and symptoms are not strong. It often means an easy or small problem.
He has a mild fever today.
The patient shows mild symptoms only.
Mild can describe drinks or tobacco that are not strong or harsh. It means they taste smooth and are easier to handle.
I prefer mild cigarettes.
This beer is mild and easy to drink.
Mild describes something not strong or harsh in science or cleaning. It means it works gently without damaging things.
Use a mild detergent for the fabric.
A mild acid cleans well without harm.
