Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to put it mildly
idiom
/tə ˈpʊt ɪt ˈmaɪldli/
Definition
A phrase used when describing something in a restrained or understated manner, often to soften the impact of what is being said.
Examples
- To put it mildly, the weather was less than ideal for our picnic.
- His explanation was, to put it mildly, rather confusing.
Meaning
This expression indicates that the speaker is intentionally downplaying the severity or intensity of a situation or opinion.
Synonyms
- To say the least
- To put it gently
