Mildly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
To a moderate degree; "he was mildly interested".
Examples
- She was mildly disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert.
- The teacher mildly reprimanded the students for talking during the test.
- He found the joke mildly amusing but not laugh-out-loud funny.
- The critic mildly praised the movie for its original storyline.
- The spicy dish was only mildly hot, to the relief of most diners.
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Meaning 2
In a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal".
Examples
- She smiled mildly at the guest, trying not to draw attention to herself.
- He mildly reminded his friend about the upcoming appointment.
- The instructor mildly criticized the student's sloppy technique.
- She mildly scolded her child for being too loud in the library.
- The politician mildly expressed her concerns about the proposed policy.