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mildly

UK/ˈmaɪldli/ US/ˈmaɪldli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

to a moderate degree

  • “he was mildly interested”
2.

in a gentle manner

  • “he talked gently to the injured animal”
Synonyms

Origin

From mild + -ly.

Phrases

  • put it mildly
  • to put it mildly

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