mildly
/ˈmaɪldli/
adverb
- In a gentle or moderate way; not strongly or severely.
- The sauce is only mildly spicy, so most people can enjoy it.
- She was mildly surprised by the news.
- He spoke mildly, even though he was upset.
- Used to soften a statement, especially in the phrase 'to put it mildly'.
- The concert was loud, to put it mildly.
- The project was behind schedule, mildly speaking.
- His explanation was confusing, to say the least — mildly put.