mildly

Example Sentences

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Next to them, Colbert plied his art slyly, even mildly, but regularly and in ways the nerdiest students of comedy could appreciate.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

One of 17 American citizens repatriated from the ship tested "mildly PCR positive" for the virus while another had "mild symptoms", the US Department of Health and Human Services said on May 10.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

When health officials announced that one individual tested "mildly positive" on a PCR test, it raised questions about that terminology.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

When the news is relayed to Chandresh Christophe Lefèvre, he is mildly disappointed that the twins are not identical.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern