the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being mild
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state or quality of being mild, in any sense of that word; gentleness of disposition, manner, action, or effect; moderateness of quality or character; placidity; softness; yieldingness.
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n. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
n. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
n. good weather with comfortable temperatures
Word Usage
"Mr. Finch is the most sedate young man I have ever seen; -- but his sedateness is temper'd with a _sweetness_ inexpressible; -- a certain mildness in the features; -- _a mildness_ which, in the countenance of that great commander I saw at Brandon Lodge, appears like _mercy_ sent out from the heart to discover the dwelling of _true courage_."