Describing Low Intensity: English Vocabulary List

having a gentle or not very strong effect

"The sauce is mild."

"The mild sauce was perfect for customers who do not like spicy food at all today."

mild or soft in manner, action, or effect

"The touch is gentle."

"The gentle touch of the nurse calmed the frightened child who was about to receive an injection."

(of a color, sound, or flavor) soft or gentle, often creating a sense of warmth and calmness

"The music is mellow."

"The mellow music playing in the background helped everyone relax and enjoy their dinner at the restaurant."

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

"Her diet is balanced."

"A balanced diet includes fruits vegetables proteins and grains to provide all the nutrients your body needs."

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

"This medicine will alleviate pain."

"This medication can help alleviate the symptoms of allergies such as sneezing and itchy eyes."

to lessen extremity or severity of something

"You should moderate your drinking."

"The news anchor tried to moderate the debate between the two politicians with opposing views."

to reduce the severity of a pain

"Tea can soothe a sore throat."

"A warm cup of tea can help soothe a sore throat and make you feel more comfortable."

to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant

"This cream will ease muscle pain."

"The new software update should ease the process of transferring files between different devices quickly."