mildly
ˈmaɪldli
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Definition of mildly - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
intensityto a moderate degree
  • The weather was mildly warm today.
moderately slightly somewhat
2.
behaviorin a gentle or moderate manner
  • He reacted mildly to the shocking news.
gently softly
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Expressions with mildly

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state without exaggeration or understatement
The weather was bad, to put it mildly.
expressing something less strongly than the truth
“That was a disaster,” she said; “that’s putting it mildly.”
used to emphasize an understatement
The weather is bad, and that's putting it mildly.

Origin of mildly

English, mild (gentle) + -ly (suffix)

Terms with mildly included in their meaning

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feelings
mildly angry, bothered by something unwelcome
mild scolding
reprimand someone mildly for a small mistake
relationship
used when delivering mildly disappointing or unwelcome news
behavior
mildly rude or disrespectful behavior
weather
state of the air being mildly windy
slang person
mildly offensive term for a person, often used in frustration
piquedadj.
emotion
feeling mildly annoyed or offended
queasyadj.
mildly sick
feeling slight nausea or discomfort

Examples of mildly in a sentence

  • He was mildly surprised by the unexpected gift.
  • She spoke mildly, trying to calm the situation.
  • The sauce was mildly spicy, perfect for kids.

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  1. French:modérément, doucement, ...
  2. German:mild, milde, ...
  3. Italian:lievemente, con dolcezza, ...
  4. Spanish:ligeramente, con suavidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:ligeiramente, levemente, ...
  6. Chinese:有点, 温和地, ...
  7. Japanese:穏やかに, 軽く, ...
  8. Arabic:بِدَرَجةٍ خَفِيفَة, بِلُطْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּמַתִּינוּת, בְּעַדִּינוּת, ...
  10. Russian:слегка, мягко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помірно, м'яко, ...
  12. Hindi:थोड़ा, मृदुता से, ...

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