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Definition of mildness

mildness

/ˈmaɪld.nəs/
mild · ness
Adverb:mildly
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Plural:mildnesses
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Adjective:mild
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being gentle, patient, and not easily provoked in temperament, demeanor, or governance.

Example

"The teacher was widely admired for her mildness and patience when guiding struggling students."

2

Lack of extreme intensity, harshness, or severity in weather, climate, flavor, or illness.

Example

"Because of the unusual mildness of the winter, the cherry blossoms bloomed several weeks early."

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• Rhymes for mildness

• Nearby Words

mildewy
mildish
mildly
mildness
mile
mileage
mileometer

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English mildnes, derived from the adjective milde ('gentle, kind, merciful') combined with the noun-forming suffix -nes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mildness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mildness
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