mildly
word
Definition
In a gentle or slight way; not very strongly or extremely. Often used to describe something that happens a little bit or not very intensely.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Commonly used with adjectives (e.g., 'mildly interesting', 'mildly surprised'). Implies that something is only a little bit, not very. Not used for strong feelings or actions.
Spanish: ligeramente - suavementePortuguese (BR): levemente - suavementePortuguese (PT): levemente - suavementeChinese (Simplified): 稍微地 - 轻微地Chinese (Traditional): 稍微地 - 輕微地Hindi: हल्के से - थोड़ाArabic: بشكل خفيف - بدرجة بسيطةBengali: হালকাভাবে - সামান্যভাবেRussian: слегка - немногоJapanese: やや - 少しVietnamese: hơi - nhẹ nhàngKorean: 약간 - 조금Turkish: hafifçe - azıcıkUrdu: ہلکے سے - تھوڑاIndonesian: sedikit - agak
Example Sentences
She was mildly surprised by the news.
basic
This dish is only mildly spicy.
basic
I'm mildly annoyed that the meeting started late.
natural
The weather today is mildly warmer than yesterday.
natural
He was mildly offended by the joke, but he laughed anyway.
natural
He looked mildly interested in the idea.
basic