As an attribute of people, their actions, etc.: the quality of being mild; graciousness, gentleness, placidity; even-tempered calmness.
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释义 | the mind > emotion > calmness > meekness or mildness > [noun] (14) mildnessOE As an attribute of people, their actions, etc.: the quality of being mild; graciousness, gentleness, placidity; even-tempered calmness. meeknessc1175 Gentleness; humility, obedience. mildshipa1200 Mildness. meekshipc1225 Meekness. Obsolete. stillness?c1225 Quietness of temper or behaviour; freedom from turbulence or self-assertion. (See also still, adj. 4d.) mildheadc1300 Mildness, mercifulness; meekness. mansuetudec1390 Gentleness, meekness, docility. mansuetiea1500 Gentleness, meekness; = mansuetude, n. placidity1619 The quality of being placid; mildness, tranquillity, absence of agitation. placidness1654 = placidity, n. milkiness1692 figurative. Mildness, softness, gentleness; weakness. Now rare. Subcategories:— person or creature (3) |
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