Milder
ˈmaɪldər
Definitions
More gentle or moderate in nature, temperature, or effect; not severe or extreme.
ˈmaɪldər
More gentle, not severe
The climate in California is generally milder than in Alaska.
💡 Simply: Imagine a sunny day versus a scorching one. Milder is like the sunny day, not too hot or too cold, just right! It can also refer to food that's not spicy, like a milder cheese.
👶 For kids: When something is milder, it's not as strong or as hot as something else. Like, a milder chili isn't as spicy as a super hot one!
More Examples
After the medicine, the pain became milder.
The punishment was milder than expected.
How It's Used
"The weather is milder in the spring."
"This sauce is milder than the last one we tried."
From Middle English 'milder', comparative of 'mild', from Old English 'milde' meaning 'gentle, kind'.
Used since Old English, the comparative form was common in describing weather conditions and emotional states.
Memory tip
Think of a mild sauce versus a hot one; milder means less intense.