mild (/maɪld/)
adjective · Intermediate · Food & Drink
🔊 /maɪld/
Meaning
Meaning: not strong, sharp, or severe
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.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: taste, weather