Mild vs. Minimal

Mild vs. Minimal — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mild and Minimal

Mildadjective

Gentle and not easily angered.

a mild man

Minimaladjective

The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

Mildadjective

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

He received a mild sentence.

Minimaladjective

(arts) characterised by the use of simple form or structures.

Mildadjective

Not overly felt or seriously intended.

Minimaladjective

(music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.

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Mildadjective

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

Minimaladjective

the least possible;

needed to enforce minimal standardsher grades were minimalminimum wagea minimal charge for the service

Mildadjective

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

a mild daymild weather

Mildadjective

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

a mild anaesthetic

Mildadjective

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

a mild curry

Mildnoun

(British) A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale

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Mildadjective

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme;

a mild winter storma mild feverfortunately the pain was milda mild rebukemild criticism

Mildadjective

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;

meek and self-effacing

Mildadjective

mild and pleasant;

balmy days and nightsthe climate was mild and conducive to life or growth