mildly
pronunciation
How to pronounce mildly in British English:
UK [ˈmaɪldli]
How to pronounce mildly in American English:
US [ˈmaɪldli]
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- Adverb:
- to a moderate degree
- in a gentle manner
Word Origin
- mildly (adv.)
- Old English mildelice "graciously, affably, kindly;" see mild + -ly (2). Phrase to put it mildly is attested from 1929.
Example
- 1. No matter how mildly I mentioned it to her , she would be deeply hurt .
- 2. More than the party 's mildly religious leanings , ennahda 's attraction lies in its reputation for honesty .
- 3. The budget was mildly expansionary in the near term , without disturbing britain 's bond rating ( see article ) .
- 4. Most opinion polls suggest that his mildly islamist justice and development party ( akp ) will clobber its opponents yet again .
- 5. Turkey 's mildly islamist justice and development ( ak ) party is credited with making unprecedented reforms to protect women since it came to power in 2002 .