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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMild
/maɪld/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not severe or strong; moderate.
"The weather today is mild, perfect for a walk in the park." - 2
Having a gentle or soft quality.
"She preferred mild flavors in her cooking, avoiding anything too spicy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mild' originates from the Old English 'milde', which meant 'gentle' or 'soft'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic *meldaz, which also conveys a sense of gentleness or moderation. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, including temperature, flavor, and temperament.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mild" is said worldwide
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온화한
Transliteration: onhwa-han
"오늘 날씨는 온화하다."
doux
Transliteration: doo
"Le temps est doux aujourd'hui."
mild
Transliteration: mild
"Das Wetter ist heute mild."
mite
Transliteration: mee-teh
"Il clima è mite oggi."
suave
Transliteration: swah-veh
"El clima es suave hoy."
manso
Transliteration: mahn-soo
"O clima está manso hoje."
हल्का
Transliteration: halka
"आज मौसम हल्का है।"
温和
Transliteration: wēnhé
"今天的天气很温和。"
穏やか
Transliteration: odayaka
"今日は穏やかな天気です。"
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