mildly

//ˈmaɪldli//
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Adverb

mildlyCanonical form
1

In a gentle, moderate, or restrained manner; not strongly or severely.

She mildly suggested that we take a break.

2

To a small degree; slightly or somewhat.

I was mildly surprised by the news.

3

Used as an understatement to indicate that something is actually more extreme than stated (often in the phrase 'to put it mildly').

To put it mildly, the project was a disaster.