milder

To milder something is to make it less intense or harsh. When you milder a sauce, you are reducing the amount of ingredients that are used.

  • The sauce is milder with the addition of the onions.

  • The government is trying to milder the economy by spending money.

Definition of milder

adjective

Gentle and not easily angered.

adjective

(of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity; not strict.

adjective

Not overly felt or seriously intended.

adjective

(of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.

adjective

(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.

adjective

(of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.

adjective

(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.

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Example Sentences for milder

  • 1

    The taste is mild.

  • 2

    The taste was mild.

  • 3

    Autumns are mild, with increasing dampness.

  • 4

    Mildness is not directly related to moisturising.

  • 5

    The climate in the village is mild and Mediterranean.

  • 6

    They are frequently classified as mild and flavorful.

  • 7

    This was causing mild gastritis to me.

  • 8

    Along the coast the climate is mild and pleasant.

  • 9

    Along the coast, the climate is mild and pleasant.

  • 10

    Autumns are cool to mild, with increasing dampness.