Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MILD, a. [Sax. mild; G. D. Sw. and Dan. id.; Russ. melayu, to pity. The primary sense is soft or smooth, L. mollis, Eng. mellow, W. mall; allied perhaps to melt. Class Ml, No. 9, 16, 18.]

1. 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. Waller. And with a milder gleam refresh'd the sight. Addison.
2. 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.
3. 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. Rogers.
4. Not fierce, rough or angry; as, mild words.
5. Placid; not fierce; not stern; not frowning; as, a mild look or aspect.
6. Not sharp, tart, sour or bitter bitter; moderately sweet or pleasant to the taste; as, mild fruit.
7. Calm; tranquil. When passion subsides the temper becomes mild.
8. Moderate; not violent or intense; as, a mild heat.