mild mild /ˈmaɪld/

adjective

1. () Moderate in type, degree, effect or force; far from extreme  ( mild )
   moderate in type, degree, effect or force; far from extreme
    A mild winter storm
   a mild winter storm
    A mild fever
   a mild fever
    Fortunately the pain was mild
   fortunately the pain was mild
    A mild rebuke
   a mild rebuke
    Mild criticism
   mild criticism
   
2. Mild and pleasant  ( balmy , mild , soft )
   mild and pleasant
    Balmy days and nights
   balmy days and nights
    The climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
   the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
    A soft breeze
   a soft breeze
   
3. Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness  ( mild , modest , meek )
   humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
    Meek and self-effacing
   meek and self-effacing