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Mild

/ˈmaɪld/

A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale

📖 Definitions of "Mild"

noun

adjective

1
Gentle and not easily angered.
"a mild man"
2
(of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity; not strict.
"He received a mild sentence."
3
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
4
(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
modest	Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
balmy	Of weather, mild and pleasant.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
humbleverb	Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
temperateverb	Moderate; not excessive.
mild-mannered	Calm, gentle, moderate and unexcitable in attitude or disposition.
clementnoun	Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
gentleverb	Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
meeknoun	Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
intense	Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
mild-mannered	Calm, gentle, moderate and unexcitable in attitude or disposition.
clement	Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
temperate	Moderate; not excessive.
moderate	Not excessive; acting in moderation
gentle	Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
meeknoun	Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
modest	Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
humble	Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
balmy	Of weather, mild and pleasant.
softly-softly	Alternative spelling of softly softly. [(UK, often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.]
easy	Requiring little skill or effort.
slight	Minor; small in amount
benign	Kind; gentle; mild.
soft	Easily giving way under pressure.
mellow	(also figuratively, of food or drink, or its flavour) Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
bland	Lacking in taste or flavor.
good-natured	Having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.
generous	Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
calm	(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
lenient	Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.