Mild vs. Minimal
Difference Between Mild and Minimal
Mildadjective
Gentle and not easily angered.
a mild manMinimaladjective
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.
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 serviceMildadjective
(of weather) Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
a mild daymild weatherMildadjective
(of a medicine or cosmetic) Acting gently and without causing harm.
a mild anaestheticMildadjective
(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
a mild curryMildnoun
(British) A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
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 criticismMildadjective
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;
meek and self-effacingMildadjective
mild and pleasant;
balmy days and nightsthe climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
