MILDLY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

mildly

adverb

Definition of mildly

as in lightly

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as in passively

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Recent Examples of mildly Still, a good side story that only mildly pales in comparison to the main Paul Baker story. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 This is a mildly accident-prone day for you because of the Lunar Eclipse. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026 There will be some minor debates on how much offense Cootes will have in the NHL, and for a 6-0 center, the lack of dynamic traits is mildly concerning. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The fact that some drought-tolerant groundcovers are at least mildly invasive should not surprise us very much. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Baking soda is mildly abrasive and can get into porous material (like grout) to remove dirt without damaging it. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 With hundreds of thousands of women’s fragrances flooding the market (and that’s putting it mildly) finding your signature scent or building out a fragrance wardrobe can quickly lead to sensory overload. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The venom is mildly toxic to mammals such as mice, and it is reported to only cause inflammation and skin discoloration in humans. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s after RevPAR rose mildly this spring, the data showed. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildly

Adverb

There is more than a nod to classical Greek tragedy here, and the film — a contemporary tale of dysfunctional parent-child relationships with escalatingly brutal consequences — doesn’t wear it lightly.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Brush chicken lightly with more glaze and garnish with scallions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lightly

Adverb

Unlike navigational systems that work actively with satellites to know their exact locations, quantum sensors work passively to make measurements of physical properties like gravitational or magnetic fields to determine their position.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Because beamforming reports are broadcast back to the access point in the clear, a Wi-Fi adapter within range can passively record them in monitor mode.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of passively

Adverb

The classic profile is gently supportive for back and stomach sleepers, while the contoured option offers enhanced comfort and support for side and back sleepers.

— V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
As the pancake cooks, gently press the cream towards the cake so it will be absorbed.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gently

Adverb

However, critics have complained to the county board of supervisors that the sheriff was treated more leniently than the average citizen would have been.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

Definition of leniently

Adverb

Once the players returned to the field, Diaz inexplicably tried a Panenka-style chip and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

— Reuters, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai had just squandered a golden chance by firing tamely into the arms of Emiliano Martinez after winning the ball back high up the field when the Kop parked their frustration and vocally declared their unwavering faith in the Dutchman.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025

Definition of tamely

Adverb

But, when Ukrainian negotiators push for more detainees, their Russian counterparts tend to respond coolly.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of coolly

Adverb

In the episode when the Duffys visit Harvard, Paloma’s older sister Evita calmly notes that she herself was canceled for her beliefs while attending University of Chicago.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Trump’s top trade official more calmly downplayed the dispute.

— Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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