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mild

adjective
Soft; gently and pleasantly affecting the senses; not violent; as a mild air; a mild sun; a mild temperature; a mild light. The rosy morn resigns her light . And milder glory to the noon. And with a milder gleam refreshed the sight.

mild

Not acrid, pungent, corrosive or drastic; operating gently; not acrimonious; demulcent; mollifying; lenitive; assuasive; as a mild liquor; a mild cataplasm; a mild cathartic or emetic.

mild

Tender and gentle in temper or disposition; kind; compassionate; merciful; clement; indulgent; not severe or cruel. It teaches us to adore him as a mild and merciful Being.

mild

Not fierce, rough or angry; as mild words.

mild

Placid; not fierce; not stern; not frowning; as a mild look or aspect.

mild

Not sharp, tart, sour or bitter; moderately sweet or pleasant to the taste; as mild fruit.

mild

Calm; tranquil. When passion subsides the temper becomes mild.

mild

Moderate; not violent or intense; as a mild heat.