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Synonyms & Similar Words
somewhat
slightly
moderately
fairly
reasonably
sufficiently
adequately
mildly
temperately
gently
leniently
softly
quietly
calmly
peacefully
serene
unruffled
untroubled
slightly
faintly
barely
hardly
moderately
tolerably
endurably
supportably
manageably
bearably
acceptably
satisfactorily
decently
respectfully
considerately
thoughtfully
carefully
painstakingly
meticulously
subtly
imperceptibly
unnoticeably
inconspicuously
discreetly
restrainedly
limitedly
restrictedly
controlledly
curbed
tempered
measured
balanced
proportionate
commensurate
Meaning of Mildly
The primary meaning of "Mildly" is to a moderate degree, not extremely.
Definitions
- To a moderate degree, not extremely
- In a manner that is gentle and not harsh
- Slightly or moderately, but not very
Etymology of Mildly
The word "Mildly" originates from the Old English word "mild", which is related to the Old Norse word "mildr", meaning gentle or kind
Historically, the word has been used to convey a sense of moderation, gentleness, or lack of severity
Example Uses
- The teacher spoke mildly to the student who had misbehaved
- She was mildly disappointed with the movie, but still enjoyed it
- The new policy has been mildly successful in reducing costs
- The doctor said the patient was mildly dehydrated and needed to drink more water
- The company is mildly optimistic about its future prospects
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
extremely
severely
intensely
strongly
forcefully
powerfully
vigorously
violently
harshly
brutally
fiercely
savagely
ferociously
intensely
extremely
radically
drastically
profoundly
deeply
sharply
keenly
acutely
severely
critically
dangerously
perilously
hazardously
seriously
grievously
catastrophically
calamitously
disastrously