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Meaning of mildly
The primary meaning of "mildly" is to a moderate degree or extent.
Etymology of mildly
The word "mildly" comes from the Old English word "mild", which is also related to the Old Norse word "mildr", meaning gentle or kind
The adverb "mildly" is derived from the adjective "mild", which has been used in English since the 9th century to describe something as gentle or moderate
Synonyms
somewhat
slightly
moderately
fairly
reasonably
mildly
somewhat
relatively
quite
rather
moderately
fairly
slightly
faintly
dimly
vaguely
indistinctly
obscurely
lightly
gently
leniently
softly
calmly
quietly
peacefully
serenely
tranquil
subdued
restrained
limited
tempered
controlled
curbed
mitigated
alleviated
subdued
Definitions
- To a moderate degree or extent
- * In a way that is not extreme or severe
- * In a manner that is restrained or controlled
Usage Examples
- The teacher spoke mildly to the student who had made a mistake
- * The weather was mildly warm and sunny
- * The medicine worked mildly to relieve the pain
Antonyms
extremely
severely
strongly
intensely
highly
greatly
excessively
overly
intensely
powerfully
forcefully
vigorously
harshly
severely
sharply
keenly
intensely
profoundly
deeply
extremely
radically
drastically