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To a mild or moderate degree
“I closed my eyes and was mildly perturbed to find the news didn't really kindle any emotion in me.”
In a gentle or delicate manner
“While her dad spoke mildly about regular eating habits, Lindy started toward the refrigerator.”
In a calm and unperturbed manner
Leniently, without severe punishment
Adverb for mild or soothing in effect or degree
“Due to the pleasantly mild climate, the biking season never ends on the island.”
Adverb for not sharp, hot, or strong in flavor
“These black olives are often pitted and canned and have a mild flavor that's less tangy because they aren't fermented in salt or brine.”
Adverb for gentle or pacific in nature or demeanor
“His contemporaries have often described him as a mild and gentle person.”
Adverb for showing pity or leniency
“Only a mild punishment is given in cases of death or wounds inadvertently caused.”
Adverb for minor or trivial in importance or significance
“The woman issued only a mild complaint about the heat, not wanting to appear as a complainer.”
Adverb for lacking conviction or force
“A mild smile crossed her face at the recollection of Tille, and Auschel saw how it gradually overspread her face until it was all aglow with it.”
Adverb for insignificant or nominal in amount, level or degree
“Industry, while having a mild interest in education, is primarily interested in prepared and trained workers for different kinds and levels of work.”
Adverb for readily conforming to the authority or will of others
Adverb for not objectionable or harmful in nature
Adverb for expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
Adverb for slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Adverb for not showy or lively
Adverb for humble in position or status
Adverb for of or pertaining to euphemism
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