Mild
(adjective)
- Not strong or severe in effect, intensity, or degree.
- Having a temperate or moderate climate.
- Not harsh or rough in manner or speech.
- Having a gentle or moderate flavor.
Origin:
Middle english milde, from old english milde 'gentle, kind, friendly', from proto-germanic *mildijaz, from proto-indo-european *meldh- 'soft, gentle'.
Examples:
- The weather was mild and sunny.
- He was known for his mild manner and gentle ways.
- The tea was too mild for her taste.
- The medicine had only a mild effect on her headache.
- The sauce was mild and not too spicy.