Mild
Mild adjective - Marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low.
Scalding
Scalding adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: scalding reviews for the overproduced horror movie
Both words in one sentence
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Brought Down to Normal: Superman recently lost all of his powers and is spending the year simply as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, learning to do things as we humans do them (including shaving and picking up scalding hot pots).
Source: Comic Book / 52
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