Mildly: meaning, definitions and examples

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mildly

[ ˈmaɪldli ]

^{Context #1}

describing an action or feeling

In a gentle or moderate way; to a limited extent.

Synonyms

gently, lightly, moderately

Examples of usage

She smiled mildly, not wanting to show her disappointment.
He was mildly surprised by the news.
The pain was only mildly uncomfortable.

^{Context #2}

describing a characteristic or quality

Not severe or extreme; moderate in type or degree.

Synonyms

gentle, moderate, subtle

Examples of usage

He had a mildly annoying habit of tapping his fingers on the table.
The dish had a mildly spicy flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "mildly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ligeiramente

🇮🇳 हल्के से

🇩🇪 leicht

🇮🇩 sedikit

🇺🇦 трохи

🇵🇱 lekko

🇯🇵 やや

🇫🇷 légèrement

🇪🇸 ligeramente

🇹🇷 hafifçe

🇰🇷 약간

🇸🇦 قليلاً

🇨🇿 mírně

🇸🇰 mierne

🇨🇳 稍微

🇸🇮 rahlo

🇮🇸 lítið

🇰🇿 аздап

🇬🇪 ცოტა

🇦🇿 bir qədər

🇲🇽 ligeramente

Word origin

The word 'mildly' is derived from the Middle English word 'milde', which comes from the Old English 'milde' meaning gentle or merciful. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English.