The difference between Mild and Severe
When used as adjectives, mild means gentle and not easily angered, whereas severe means very bad or intense.
Mild is also noun with the meaning: a relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour.
check bellow for the other definitions of Mild and Severe
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Mild as an adjective:
Gentle and not easily angered.
Examples:
"a mild man"
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Mild as an adjective (of a rule or punishment):
Of only moderate severity; not strict.
Examples:
"He received a mild sentence."
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Mild as an adjective:
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
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Mild as an adjective (of an illness or pain):
Not serious or dangerous.
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Mild as an adjective (of weather):
Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
Examples:
"a mild day"
"'mild weather"
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Mild as an adjective (of a medicine or cosmetic):
Acting gently and without causing harm.
Examples:
"a mild anaesthetic"
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Mild as an adjective (of food, drink, or a drug):
Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
Examples:
"a mild curry"
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Mild as a noun (British):
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale
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Severe as an adjective:
Very bad or intense.
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Severe as an adjective:
Strict or harsh.
Examples:
"a severe taskmaster"
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Severe as an adjective:
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.
Examples:
"a severe old maiden aunt"