adv Uncommon

mildly

MYLD-lee

Mildly (adv) means in a gentle, calm, or non-aggressive way. Example: “He mildly suggested that they try a different approach.”

adv

In a gentle, calm, or non-aggressive way.

"He mildly suggested that they try a different approach."

"She responded mildly, even though she was clearly annoyed."

To a small degree; somewhat.

"The soup was mildly spicy, just enough to notice."

"I was mildly surprised that he showed up on time."

How to Use Mildly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGently, or only to a small extent — the opposite of "extremely" or "harshly."

Common pairings

mildly amusing mildly annoyed mildly surprised put it mildly

Word Forms

mildlier comparative, more mildly comparative, mildliest superlative, most mildly superlative

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Rhymes for mildly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “mildly” mean?

The word “mildly” means in a gentle, calm, or non-aggressive way. In plain terms, gently, or only to a small extent — the opposite of "extremely" or "harshly.".

How do you pronounce “mildly”?

“Mildly” is pronounced MYLD-lee (/ˈmaɪldli/ in IPA).

How do you use “mildly” in a sentence?

Here is “mildly” used in a sentence: “He mildly suggested that they try a different approach.”

What part of speech is “mildly”?

“Mildly” is an adverb.

Is “mildly” a common word?

“Mildly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “mildly” have?

“Mildly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a gentle, calm, or non-aggressive way.