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אנגלית

mildly

gb/mˈaɪldli/ us/mˈaɪldli/
B1 אנגלית
~ 9100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb B1 relation
1

to a small or limited degree

In a small way; not very much.

תבנית שימוש: mildly [adjective]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse "mildly" with "gently." "Mildly" usually describes the degree of something (how strong it is), especially feelings, reactions, or qualities (e.g., "mildly happy," "mildly spicy"). "Gently" describes the manner or way an action is done (e.g., "He touched the baby gently," not *"mildly").
מילים נרדפות
slightly (The most common neutral synonym; fully interchangeable in most contexts of degree.) | somewhat (Very close in meaning, but a little more formal and often used in writing.) | a bit (Very common in spoken, informal English; more casual than "mildly.")
הפכים
extremely (Emphasizes a very high degree, the opposite of a small degree.) | severely (Often used for strong negative conditions like pain or problems, opposite of "mildly" in such contexts.) | intensely (Suggests very strong feeling or effect, contrasting with the weak or light nature of "mildly.")
צירופים
mildly amusing |mildly annoyed |mildly depressed |mildly spicy |mildly surprised |mildly uncomfortable
נושאים
daily life |emotions |description |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • She was only mildly interested in the proposal.
  • The doctor said the infection is mildly serious but easy to treat.
  • He looked mildly surprised when he saw us.
  • The curry is mildly spicy, so most people can eat it.
  • I'm mildly concerned about the delay in your payment.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • He is only mildly tired after the long walk.
  • The movie was mildly funny, but not great.
  • She felt mildly sick in the car.
  • This sauce is mildly hot, so children can eat it.
  • I am mildly worried about my test tomorrow.
adverb B2 relation
2

in a gentle, not harsh way

In a quiet, gentle way, without strong anger or force.

תבנית שימוש: [someone] [verb] mildly
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may try to use "mildly" for physical actions that need words like "slowly" or "carefully" (e.g., *"He walked mildly" is odd; better "He walked slowly"). Use "mildly" mainly with verbs of speaking, reacting, or criticizing to show they are not harsh or strong.
מילים נרדפות
gently (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, especially for speech and actions done with care or softness.) | softly (Focuses more on quiet sound, especially voice, while "mildly" can also refer to lack of emotional force.) | calmly (Emphasizes lack of emotional excitement; "mildly" adds the idea of being not harsh or strong.)
הפכים
harshly (Describes speaking or acting in a very hard or unkind way, opposite of mildness.) | severely (Shows great strictness or hardness, especially in criticism or punishment, opposite of a mild manner.)
צירופים
speak mildly |answer mildly |react mildly |rebuke mildly |respond mildly
נושאים
emotions |behavior |communication |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • "I don't think that's fair," she said mildly.
  • He rebuked the students only mildly, not wanting to embarrass them.
  • The manager reacted mildly to the mistake and simply asked us to fix it.
  • She smiled mildly and changed the subject.
  • The criticism was expressed mildly, so no one felt attacked.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • She spoke mildly to the child and did not shout.
  • The teacher answered mildly and did not get angry.
  • He reacted mildly when the glass broke.
  • My boss only comments mildly when I am late.
  • She asked him mildly to close the window.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
mildly
IPA
GB/mˈaɪldli/
US/mˈaɪldli/
הברות והטעמה
mildly (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (mildly)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: mildly
  • Plural: mildlies
משפחת מילים
Forms
mildlies noun
Core family
mild adjective A2
Related words
mildness noun
Negative and opposite forms
severe adjective B1 severely adverb B1
ביטויים

to put it mildly

1
/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt mˈaɪldli/
idiom

to deliberately understate something

Used when you say that your words are less strong than the real situation, often to be polite or careful.

דוגמאות
  • The meeting was a disaster, to put it mildly.
  • She was upset, to put it mildly, when she heard the news.
  • He's a bit difficult to work with, to put it mildly.
  • The service at that restaurant is slow, to put it mildly.
  • The train was crowded, to put it mildly—there was hardly room to stand.
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