Mildly
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a moderate or gentle manner, to a degree that is not extreme or severe.
“She was mildly surprised to find the door already open.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmaɪldli/
Syllables
mild·ly
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Wordle
Ends in LY, no repeated letters, all common consonants with I as sole vowel
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, LY ending is flexible for board placement and the word uses only common tiles
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