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   mildness

   /ˈmʌɪldnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. lack of intensity: "the tomatoes were sweet, compensating for the mildness of the cheese" Similar gentlenesstendernesssoftnesssoft-heartednesssensitivitywarmthwarmnesscompassionmeeknessmodestydocilitycalmnesstranquillityplacidityserenitypeaceablenessamiabilityaffabilitygenialitymellownesswarmthbalminessequabilitytemperatenessgentlenesssoftnessmoderationOpposite crueltyharshnessseverity
   • 2. lack of severity: "the mildness of her disease"
   • ▪ relative warmth of weather.
   • 3. a person's lack of aggressiveness: "the mildness of his manner and his desire to please everyone"

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