MILD - 103 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

Synonyms and antonyms of mild in English

mild

These are words and phrases related to mild. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of mild.

PLEASANT, DRY AND SUNNY

It was a mild spring day.

Synonyms and examples

clear
Yesterday's weather was clear and lovely.
sunny
It's a sunny day.
fair
Fair weather is forecasted for this weekend.
fine
mainly UK
The weather this week has been fine and dry.
good
We've had some good weather this week.
nice
What nice weather we've had!
clement
formal
She retreated to the walled garden in more clement weather.
temperate
These orchids only grow in temperate zones.

Antonyms and examples

cloudy
It was quite cloudy this morning, but now the sun's come out.
overcast
The forecast is for overcast skies and rain through the week.
foul
What foul weather we're having!
bad
Bad weather's on the way.
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When glass or water is clear, it is easy to see through. If a path or road is clear, it is able to be travelled on. If the weather is clear, it is pleasant, dry and sunny.

CALM AND NICE TO OTHERS

Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person.

Synonyms and examples

gentle
She's so sweet and gentle with the children.
mild-mannered
He's a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.
genteel
They're lovely, genteel people who sent flowers when her father passed away.
wouldn't hurt a fly
informal
Oh, she's so nice, she wouldn't hurt a fly.
soft-hearted
He's a soft-hearted bear of a guy who runs a cat rescue.
tender-hearted
She's such a tender-hearted little girl, she cries if anyone in her class is upset.
compassionate
I had the most compassionate nurse when I was in hospital - she was truly wonderful.
sympathetic
He's a sympathetic and patient listener.
soft
disapproving
He's too soft - he needs to tell his kids to get it together and stop getting in trouble.

Antonyms and examples

mean
He's a nasty, mean man who takes joy in other people's pain.
hard-hearted
Only a hard-hearted monster would pass by someone in need.

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Someone who is gentle is calm and nice to others. Things that are gentle are not strong or forceful.

NOT STRONG OR FORCEFUL

The children just have a mild cold.

Synonyms and examples

gentle
A gentle breeze stirred the leaves.
soft
Her voice was so soft, I could barely hear her.
light
The temperature in London is 24 degrees, with light winds out of the west.
low
Keep your voices low while the baby's sleeping.
delicate
This washing powder has a delicate lilac scent.
soothing
Let me put some soothing music on.

Antonym and example

strong
Strong winds knocked over our allotment shed.
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Someone who is gentle is calm and nice to others. Things that are gentle are not strong or forceful.
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mild | American Thesaurus

mild

adjective
These are words and phrases related to mild. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of mild.
That coat is too heavy for such a mild day.
This mild soap won't irritate your skin. Please make my drink a mild one.
Synonyms for mild from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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/ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ ˌækt/

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