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Coming back to your native land after an absence of many years is a surprisingly unsettling business, a little like waking from a long coma. Time, you discover, has wrought changes that leave you feeling mildly foolish and out of touch.
Bill Bryson

Meaning of "mildly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MILDLY

mildly  [ˈmaɪldlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MILDLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mildly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES MILDLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of mildly in the English dictionary

The first definition of mildly in the dictionary is in a way which is not severe or extreme; moderately; slightly. Other definition of mildly is gently, calmly, and even-temperedly. Mildly is also in a way which is not powerful, strong, sharp, or bitter, especially when you are pleased because of this.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MILDLY


baldly
ˈbɔːldlɪ
boldly
ˈbəʊldlɪ
childly
ˈtʃaɪldlɪ
coldly
ˈkəʊldlɪ
cuckoldly
ˈkʌkəldlɪ
detailedly
ˈdiːteɪldlɪ
newfangledly
ˈnjuːˈfæŋɡəldlɪ
old-worldly
ˌəʊldˈwɜːldlɪ
otherworldly
ˌʌðəˈwɜːldlɪ
overboldly
ˌəʊvəˈbəʊldlɪ
puzzledly
ˈpʌzəldlɪ
ribaldly
ˈrɪbəldlɪ
troubledly
ˈtrʌbəldlɪ
unbridledly
ʌnˈbraɪdəldlɪ
untroubledly
ʌnˈtrʌbəldlɪ
unwieldly
ʌnˈwiːldlɪ
unworldly
ʌnˈwɜːldlɪ
vildly
ˈvaɪldlɪ
wildly
ˈwaɪldlɪ
worldly
ˈwɜːldlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MILDLY

milch cow
milchig
milchik
mild
mild steel
mild-mannered
milden
mildew
mildewed
mildewy
mildness
mile
mileage
mileage allowance
mileage indicator
mileometer
milepost
miler
miles
miles gloriosus

WORDS THAT END LIKE MILDLY

allegedly
badly
broadly
deadly
friendly
gladly
hardly
kindly
outwardly
proudly
rapidly
repeatedly
reportedly
sadly
secondly
supposedly
to put it mildly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
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Synonyms and antonyms of mildly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mildly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MILDLY

Find out the translation of mildly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mildly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mildly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

轻度
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ligeramente
570 millions of speakers

English

mildly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हल्का
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أقل ما يقال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мягко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moderadamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আস্তে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

doucement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sedikit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

穏やかに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

약간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Entheng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhẹ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சற்றே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सौम्यपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kibarca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moderatamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łagodnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

м´яко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ușor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ήπια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

effens
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

milt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mildt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mildly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MILDLY»

The term «mildly» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.599 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MILDLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mildly

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10 QUOTES WITH «MILDLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mildly.
1
Michael Arad
When I started this project, I was a young architect. I was very apprehensive about any changes to the design. Whether I wanted to or not, I learned that you can accept some changes to its form without compromising its intent. But it's a leap of faith that I didn't want to make initially - to put it mildly.
2
Emily Blunt
I'm not much of a crier but it is mildly soul-destroying and exposing to do something physical that you are terrible at in front of other people.
3
Bill Bryson
Coming back to your native land after an absence of many years is a surprisingly unsettling business, a little like waking from a long coma. Time, you discover, has wrought changes that leave you feeling mildly foolish and out of touch.
4
Alafair Burke
I've learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about the off-campus antics of Professor Burke. I get the impression that my students are vaguely aware of my novels, but are at best mildly curious.
5
Reeve Carney
It's always mildly unnerving when you're hanging upside down 70 feet in the air.
6
Frank Crowninshield
We Americans are mildly interested, of course, in reading about the discovery of radium by Madame Curie, but what we really yearn to know is the name of the uncommemorated French female who first mixed a sauce bearnaise.
7
John Donne
As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no.
8
Patrick Duffy
I get up at sunrise. I'm a Buddhist, so I chant in the morning. My wife and I sit and have coffee together, but then it's list-making time. I have carpentry projects. We have roads we keep in repair. It's not back-breaking, but it's certainly aerobic and mildly strenuous.
9
Helen Fisher
Jealousy can even be good for love. One partner may feel secretly flattered when the other is mildly jealous. And catching someone flirting with your beloved can spark the kind of lust and romance that reignites a relationship.
10
Jennifer Grant
Can't blame men for wanting him. And wouldn't be surprised if Dad even mildly flirted back. Dad somewhat enjoyed being called gay. He said it made women want to prove the assertion wrong.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MILDLY»

Discover the use of mildly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mildly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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What's Not to Love?: The Adventures of a Mildly Perverted ...
But this is life for an author who can proclaim “my first sexual experience was rather old-fashioned: it was with a prostitute”–an author who can talk about his desire to be a model for the Hair Club for Men and about meeting his son ...
Jonathan Ames, 2007
2
Hairdos of the Mildly Depressed
Brad Orville has always wanted hair - lots of it, preferably thick and wavy - but he started going bald in the seventh grade.
Doug Crandell, 2010
3
Incredibly Easy Project Management: A Mildly Heretical ...
This book is a management manual with particular emphasis on the control of projects across all sectors of government, civil society and industry.
Norman Willoughby, 2006
4
The Butterfly's Thighs: Mildly Provocative Poems on Sex, ...
This book is a provocative tale of one burning, passionate woman (C.C Brighton) who grappled murderously with her humanity, her faith, lust and some demons.
C. c. Brighton, 2011
5
Physiological Effects of Viscous, Concentrated Barley ...
In summary, consumption of isolated barley beta-glucan may improve disease markers in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women. Body weight may also be attenuated with intake of soluble fiber.
Kristen Nicole Smith, 2006
6
Three Mildly Horrifying Tales: Crisis McClarity, the ...
... ..115 Hollow ................................................................................................ ..185 THREE MILDLY HORRIEYING TALES: Crisis McClarity, The Grandfather, Hollow I Three Mildly Horrifying Tales.
Nathan Pollack, 2004
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Handbook of Special Education: Mildly handicapped conditions
This is Volume 2 in the three-volume publication, The Handbook of Special Education : Research & Practice.
Margaret C. Wang, Maynard Clinton Reynolds, Herbert J. Walberg, 1988
8
The Everything Giant Book of Crosswords: From Easy to ...
Mildly. Tricky. 1. E T C DEON S I E G E OTRA SLYE TAROT A T M S C I D A R I A LENO DART ALTAR MEWS MOOD G L O B I D S E N G S MEAD ASYE ELEGY E V E N S T E V E N SAVESTI M E H O N D A I M O N A N O N SOYAS ONAPAR  ...
Charles Timmerman, 2008
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Paternalism
Chapter 5 Paternalism and the Mildly Retarded Daniel Wikler In many states, the mildly retarded must submit to the guidance of competent persons or authorities before making important decisions.1 These include the decision to marry, ...
Rolf E. Sartorius, 1983
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The liber musicus: or, New York anthem book, and choirs' ...
Chide mildly, chide mildly, chide mildly the erring, Kind language endears. ^u^^ iW^^^M^^\^Mrm^^m 2. Chide mild-ly the err-ing, Jeer not at their fall ; If strength wore but human, How weakly were all. Chide mildly, chide mildly, chide mildly the ...
‎1851

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MILDLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mildly is used in the context of the following news items.
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The 7 Most Disturbing (To Put It Mildly) Moments From This Week's …
The entire population of Lakewood was spared on tonight's episode of “Scream” — not one person became the killer's latest victim. «MTV.com, Jul 15»
2
IBM, United Technologies sink Dow, while NASDAQ, S&P fall mildly
The NASDAQ Composite index and the S&P 500 Composite index, meanwhile, each fell mildly to halt advances into record territory. Previously ... «Investing.com, Jul 15»
3
US stocks end mildly higher
US stock markets closed higher on Monday with the Nasdaq Composite at another record high, on the back of a better-than-expected start to ... «Myiris.com, Jul 15»
4
Marcus Mariota finds out rookie Madden 16 rating, seems only …
Mariota seems only mildly upset that he wasn't awarded his expected rating. Jameis Winston was the only quarterback with a rating of over 80 ... «Addicted to Quack, Jul 15»
5
Oil Moves Mildly Upwards
Oil moved mildly upwards after coming above 51.15, while trading remains limited below moving averages and below the main resistance of ... «Investing.com, Jul 15»
6
Why ExxonMobil's 2Q15 Revenue Expectations Are Mildly Bearish
We discussed ExxonMobil's (XOM) market performance in Part 1 of this series. In this article, we will compare XOM's historical revenue ... «Market Realist, Jul 15»
7
Mid-Day Report: Dollar Firm With Mildly Weaker Momentum, Kiwi …
Crude oil edged mildly lower and is trying to draw support from 50 handle. US equities are trading flat at the timing of writing while European ... «Action Forex, Jul 15»
8
US stocks mildly higher at midday on strong earnings reports
NEW YORK, July 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks traded higher in the morning session on Monday as Wall Street cheered over generally upbeat ... «Shanghai Daily, Jul 15»
9
2016 Scion tC Receives New Sound System and Mildly Restyled …
There's a wind of change blowing in Scion's lineup, one that started with the introduction of the iA and iM models a couple of months ago. «autoevolution, Jul 15»
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Elementary, Middle Schools Mildly Better in Social Studies, Science …
Scores on statewide elementary and middle school social studies and science tests improved modestly this year compared to last year, ... «inewsnetwork, Jul 15»

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