🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

온화한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: onhwa-han

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mild/maɪld/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"오늘 날씨는 온화하다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not severe or strong; moderate.

    "The weather today is mild, perfect for a walk in the park."
  2. 2

    Having a gentle or soft quality.

    "She preferred mild flavors in her cooking, avoiding anything too spicy."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'mild' originates from the Old English 'milde', which meant 'gentle' or 'soft'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic *meldaz, which also conveys a sense of gentleness or moderation. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, including temperature, flavor, and temperament.

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