mildest

mildest — adjective

1. showing the smallest amount of force, harm, or intensity in a group being compar

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing the smallest amount of force, harm, or intensity in a group being compared.

例句

Of the three punishments, Eli got the mildest one after apologizing.

the mildest punishment in a comparison

This soap caused the mildest rash on my hands.

同義詞
  • lightest

    works well for punishments, touches, or rain, but less often for personality

  • slightest

    stresses a very small amount, especially with symptoms or damage

  • least severe

    more formal and common in reports or medical descriptions

反義詞
  • harshest

    shows the greatest roughness or severity

  • severest

    focuses on the strongest negative effect or seriousness

  • extreme

    describes something at the far end rather than the soft end

文法句型

the mildest + punishment/symptom/reaction

mildest of + group

用法筆記

Often used for punishments, symptoms, criticism, or damage when several things are compared. It points to the lowest level of force or seriousness, not to someone's personality.

常見錯誤

❌It was the most mild punishment.
✅It was the mildest punishment.
💡English normally uses the -est form here, not 'most mild'.

2. having the warmest, or least cold, weather in the set or period being compared.

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having the warmest, or least cold, weather in the set or period being compared.

例句

This was the mildest winter Taipei had seen in ten years.

the mildest winter in a time period

By noon, Sunday felt like the mildest day of the week.

同義詞
  • warmest

    focuses more directly on heat, while mildest still suggests gentle conditions

  • least cold

    plain descriptive phrase rather than a natural single-word choice

反義詞
  • coldest

    describes the lowest temperature in the comparison

  • harshest

    often suggests rough weather, not just low temperature

文法句型

the mildest + winter/day/weather

mildest in + period/place

用法筆記

Usually modifies weather, winter, day, or temperature. It compares one place or time with colder ones rather than meaning simply pleasant in every way.

3. having the softest taste, with the least heat, bitterness, or sharpness among th

3.形容詞B2
釋義

having the softest taste, with the least heat, bitterness, or sharpness among the foods being compared.

例句

Of the three curries, this one is the mildest for children.

the mildest food choice in a set

Kenji chose the mildest cheese for the school picnic.

同義詞
  • least spicy

    fits hot food especially, while mildest can also cover cheese or mustard

  • blandest

    often sounds negative and suggests boring taste

  • smoothest

    can suggest gentle flavour, but often focuses on texture instead

反義詞
  • hottest

    describes the strongest heat in food

  • strongest

    covers flavour more generally, not just spice

  • sharpest

    often used for cheese, mustard, or bitter taste

文法句型

the mildest + curry/sauce/cheese

mildest of + food choices

用法筆記

Used for food, sauces, cheese, and similar flavours. It usually means the taste is least sharp or spicy, not completely plain.

常見錯誤

❌Choose the more mild sauce.
✅Choose the mildest sauce.
💡when comparing several options, English normally uses the superlative form.

4. showing the gentlest and calmest manner among the people, voices, or reactions b

4.形容詞B2
釋義

showing the gentlest and calmest manner among the people, voices, or reactions being compared.

例句

Of all the coaches, Sofia sounded the mildest after the loss.

mildest + manner after a tense event

Tyler gave the mildest reply when the customer shouted at him.

同義詞
  • gentlest

    closest match when talking about touch, voice, or behaviour

  • kindest

    stresses warmth of intention more than calmness

  • softest

    often fits voices or tones, but less often whole personalities

反義詞
  • harshest

    describes the roughest or most severe manner

  • sternest

    suggests strict control rather than calm kindness

  • angriest

    focuses on strong emotion rather than gentle restraint

文法句型

the mildest + tone/reply/voice

be the mildest + person/parent/coach

用法筆記

Usually describes a person's voice, tone, answer, or behaviour. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about manner, not the strength of an event or effect.