mildly
gb/mˈaɪldli/ us/mˈaɪldli/
B1
Inglês
~ 9100
kissé, enyhén, kicsit, szelíden, finoman
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
mildly [adjective]
She was only mildly interested in the proposal.
A javaslat csak kissé érdekelte.
The doctor said the infection is mildly serious but easy to treat.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a fertőzés nem túl súlyos, és könnyen kezelhető.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He is only mildly tired after the long walk.
A hosszú séta után csak kissé fáradt.
The movie was mildly funny, but not great.
A film kissé vicces volt, de nem volt igazán jó.
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.
Erro comum:
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").
Significado
to a small or limited degree
Colocações
mildly amusing
|mildly annoyed
|mildly depressed
|mildly spicy
|mildly surprised
|mildly uncomfortable
Sinónimos
slightly (The most common neutral synonym; fully interchangeable in most contexts of degree.)
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somewhat (Very close in meaning, but a little more formal and often used in writing.)
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a bit (Very common in spoken, informal English; more casual than "mildly.")
Antónimos
extremely (Emphasizes a very high degree, the opposite of a small degree.)
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severely (Often used for strong negative conditions like pain or problems, opposite of "mildly" in such contexts.)
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intensely (Suggests very strong feeling or effect, contrasting with the weak or light nature of "mildly.")
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a small way; not very much.
To a small extent; not very; in a way that is only slightly noticeable or strong.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] [verb] mildly
"I don't think that's fair," she said mildly.
„Nem hiszem, hogy ez igazságos lenne” – mondta szelíden.
He rebuked the students only mildly, not wanting to embarrass them.
Csak szelíden rótta meg a diákokat, mert nem akarta zavarba hozni őket.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She spoke mildly to the child and did not shout.
Szelíden beszélt a gyerekhez, és nem kiabált.
The teacher answered mildly and did not get angry.
A tanár szelíden válaszolt, és nem lett mérges.
He reacted mildly when the glass broke.
My boss only comments mildly when I am late.
She asked him mildly to close the window.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
in a gentle, not harsh way
Colocações
speak mildly
|answer mildly
|react mildly
|rebuke mildly
|respond mildly
Sinónimos
gently (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, especially for speech and actions done with care or softness.)
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softly (Focuses more on quiet sound, especially voice, while "mildly" can also refer to lack of emotional force.)
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calmly (Emphasizes lack of emotional excitement; "mildly" adds the idea of being not harsh or strong.)
Antónimos
harshly (Describes speaking or acting in a very hard or unkind way, opposite of mildness.)
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severely (Shows great strictness or hardness, especially in criticism or punishment, opposite of a mild manner.)
Temas
emotions
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a quiet, gentle way, without strong anger or force.
In a gentle, calm, or not harsh way; without strong anger, force, or violence.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
mildly
IPA
GB/mˈaɪldli/
US/mˈaɪldli/
Sílabas e acento
mildly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mildly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: mildly
- Plural: mildlies
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.