How to Use mild in a Sentence

mild

adjective
  • She has a mild case of the flu.
  • He has a mild manner.
  • We've been having a very mild winter.
  • They had a mild disagreement.
  • He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
  • He suffered a mild concussion attack.
  • Add a few drops of a mild dish soap to the same cloth.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Thursday evening will be mild and windy.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Thursday is still a mild, just cloudy day.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • For some people, the pain is brief and mild.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The early part of next week will be mild and dry.
    — March 28, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Headaches, whether mild or more severe.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Use mild sausage instead of hot sausage for less heat.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Use mild sausage instead of hot sausage for less heat.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, the weather, though chilly, is milder.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Stick to mild dish soaps to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Fresh egg salad should be creamy and smooth with a mild scent.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Fill a bowl with warm water and a small amount of mild dish soap.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Winter in the West has been mild.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • For a more mild heat, remove all the white pith and all of the seeds.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Highs will be milder in the upper 70s.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Likely a mild midfoot sprain and a bone bruise.
    — Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The lemon flavor was very pleasant, if a bit mild.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • This type has a gritty texture with a mild taste.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The incident left him with a mild headache.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Skies will be sunny with a mild southerly wind.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Cold in the morning, then sunny and milder.
    — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • To ease the symptoms, wash the area with water and mild soap.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025

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