adv
mildly
MYLD-lee
adv
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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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