Mildly and Rather

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Mildly adverb - To a moderate degree.

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Rather and mildly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Mildly".

Nearby Words: mild, mildness

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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Mildly and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mildly" instead an adverb "Rather".

It boasts a rather well-written story, mildly entertaining combat, and a diverse and interesting cast.

Source: Video Game / ONYX
Hit-and-Run Tactics: Unique to this game are the Thraddash, who fly rather small, fast, and somewhat fragile ships, with a mildly-powerful primary gun.

Source: Video Game / Star Control
The entire seventh arc is spent showing just how broken this cutie is since it's revealed that she is Kanon, or rather, he's her alternate personality —to put it mildly.

Source: The Ophelia

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