Mildly and Severely

Mildly

Mildly adverb - To a moderate degree.
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Synonyms for Mildly

Severely is an antonym for mildly.

Nearby Words: mild, mildness

Severely

Severely adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: the building was severely damaged by the explosion

Mildly is an antonym for severely in harshly topic.

Nearby Words: severe, severity

Both words in one sentence

  • Snape is mildly amoral in how exactly he deals with Harry's situation, but avoids crossing the line too severely.
  • Blaxploitation On one of his jobs he's beaten severely by a corrupt, racist cop and his leg is shattered, leaving him mildly crippled.
  • Background Magic Field In wild magic zones it's "snarled" or mildly damaged , and places where it's severely damaged or suppressed are dead magic areas (both can be repaired, but it's hard).
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