mildness

Example Sentences

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Mr. Norton, on the other hand, is stellar, applying his trademark mildness to a character who turns out to be a lot more eccentric than he appears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Do you want the bite of gorgonzola or the mildness of brie?

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024

Where white sesame tastes like nuts, rich with a single-noted mildness, “black sesame has a bitterness,” Yagi said through her interpreter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was aghast at the mildness of the fine under law, 1,000 Australian dollars, which converts to $708.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023

“Not quite. I want to say one thing, and then there shall be an end of it,” returned Mr. Laurence with unusual mildness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott