# mildly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmaɪldli/ · mild-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

To a slight degree; not severely or intensely.

## Examples

- She was only mildly surprised by the news, having expected something similar.
- The doctor said his condition was mildly concerning but not serious.
- The weather was mildly chilly, perfect for a light jacket.

## Synonyms

- slightly — Indicates a small amount or degree.
- somewhat — Suggests a moderate, rather than extreme, extent.
- moderately — Implies a reasonable or average degree, avoiding extremes.
- gently — Often implies a soft or careful manner, can overlap with 'mildly' for actions.

## Antonyms

- severely — To a great or extreme degree; harshly.
- intensely — With great force, strength, or feeling.

## Collocations

- mildly amusing — The joke was only mildly amusing, not laugh-out-loud funny.
- mildly irritating — The constant tapping sound was mildly irritating after a while.
- mildly offensive — Some found his comments mildly offensive, though he didn't intend to cause harm.

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