MILDNESS Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

mildness

noun

Definition of mildness

as in balminess

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as in silence

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Recent Examples of mildness Snow, cold, mildness, and wet The Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac have again released their extended forecasts for the impending winter season. — Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2026 The things in between, this mildness is short lived, Jackie says. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Average mildness returns tomorrow afternoon. — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2026 Irish whiskey is known for its friendly mildness, so to pair it with a charging rhinoceros like Green Chartreuse gives the cocktail a shove into a realm of intensity that Irish whiskey drinks rarely occupy. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026

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Noun

On a night this cold, the bursts of flame were almost as welcome as the spectacle, providing a few seconds of actual warmth to fans on the field and in the lower bowl.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Since it was released in 1995, this song has come to embody the warmth of friendship and the nostalgia of childhood.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

The senator’s silence amid one of the state’s most high-profile races in decades, however, is noteworthy, Marshall’s critics say.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
According to Kaarlela, the Sápmi world, its language, land, family, reindeer herding, sense of belonging and silence are all integral to the story.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of silence

Noun

Vanicream’s gentleness is what sets it apart from other moisturizers.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Though her voice is decidedly unsentimental, there’s still a gentleness to this novel that invites readers to care and wonder about history rather than mine it for certain knowledge.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of gentleness

Noun

Such parties, often thrown by the grandes dames of Washington in their palaces dotted around town, were an opportunity for political rivals to meet in fizzing comity over catered meals and coupes of Bollinger.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, despite a vast expansion of executive branch authority, Congress seems prepared to let partisan advantage trump comity, cooperation and the public’s right to know.

— David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of comity

Noun

All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Non-interest expenses came in below expectations, which is encouraging, but the $112 million beat versus the FactSet consensus didn't make up for all of the top-line softness.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of softness

Noun

Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

On screen, Guitarrica’s expressive and angular visage conveys the fright and uncertainty that afflict his character, who is desperate for tenderness.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In Sense and Sensibility, Nordrum plays Colonel Brandon with heart-wrenching tenderness.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

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