mite
mild
adjective MEE-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin mitis (soft, gentle).
Also means
gentle
Usage Note
Mite describes a gentle, unassertive character or a mild climate (un clima mite = a mild climate, una persona mite = a gentle person). It is invariable for gender (un uomo mite, una donna mite) but takes the plural miti. Do not confuse with timido (shy) — mite implies calm strength, not fearfulness.
Examples
"Ha un carattere mite e paziente."
Natural Translation
He has a gentle and patient character.
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