mildreply
nounUK /maɪld rɪˈplaɪ/
US /maɪld rɪˈplaɪ/
A mildreply is a soft and gentle answer that is not angry.
When his little sister broke his toy, he gave a mildreply instead of shouting.
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2. A reply that is not strong or harsh in tone.
Her mildreply surprised everyone because she usually argued back.
3. A short answer given without much emotion.
He gave a mildreply to the question and kept reading his book.
4. A polite response that avoids a fight.
The teacher smiled at his mildreply and nodded.