mild

軽度の、軽い

深刻さや厳しさの程度が低い。

やさしい英語で： Not very serious, harsh, or strict.

• Her symptoms were mild.
• The judge gave him a mild sentence.
• His suggestion received only mild criticism.

類義語： slight, light

反対語： severe, harsh

よく使う表現： mild symptoms, mild punishment, mild criticism

まろやかな、刺激の少ない

味が強すぎず、苦みや辛みなどの刺激が少ない。

やさしい英語で： Having a gentle taste that is not strong, bitter, or very spicy.

• I prefer mild cheese.
• This curry is mild enough for children.
• The sauce had a pleasant, mild flavour.

類義語： delicate

反対語： strong

よく使う表現： mild cheese, mild curry, mild flavour

温和な、穏やかな

落ち着いていて親切で、めったに怒らない。

やさしい英語で： Calm and kind, and unlikely to become angry.

• He was a mild man.
• Her mild manner helped everyone relax.
• Even our mild teacher became angry when the shouting continued.

類義語： gentle, calm, easygoing

反対語： aggressive, fierce

よく使う表現： mild manner, mild temper, mild man