mildanswer
nounUK /maɪld ˈɑːnsə/
US /maɪld ˈænsər/
A mild answer is a gentle reply that is not angry or harsh.
When his little brother broke the toy, he gave a mild answer instead of shouting.
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2. A reply that is not strong or extreme in tone.
Her mild answer showed she was not upset.
3. A quiet response given without arguing back.
He gave a mild answer and walked away.
4. A forgiving reply to someone who made a mistake.
The teacher's mild answer helped the shy student feel safe.