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    What does “mild” mean?

    Mild: the weather’s most forgettable setting.

    Gently warm for the time of year: not cold, not hot.

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    “Mild for November.”

    More about mild

    Mild is relative. A mild January day might be 50°F; a mild July day would be called cool. Forecasters use it for anything warmer than usual in the cold months.

    What I think of mild

    • Mild: the weather’s most forgettable setting.
    • Mild days are the beige of weather.
    • Mild: not good enough to brag about, not bad enough to complain about.

    Words people compare it with

    • Balmy: Pleasantly warm and gentle, the kind of evening that is warm without being hot.
    • Crisp: Cool, dry and clear, with fresh air that feels clean to breathe.
    • Close: Warm, still and humid, the stuffy, airless feel before rain.
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