mild

English

/ˈmaɪld/

adj
Definitions
  • Gentle and not easily angered.
  • (of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity; not strict.
  • Not overly felt or seriously intended.
  • (of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
  • (of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
  • (of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.
  • (of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English milde derived from Old English milde (mild, gentle, kind, generous, merciful, meek) derived from Proto-Germanic *mildijaz (mild, tender, soft, gentle) derived from Proto-Indo-European *melh₂- (grind, crush, dark color, rub, mill, beat, break up, black, pound), *melh₂- (grind, crush, dark color, rub, mill, beat, break up, black, pound).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*melh₂-

Gloss

grind, crush, dark color, rub, mill, beat, break up, black, pound

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

黒

Emoji

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