Moderately: meaning, definitions and examples

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moderately

 

[ หˆmษ’dษ™rษชtli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a moderate manner

To a moderate extent or degree; fairly; reasonably. Not very much but not very little either.

Synonyms

fairly, reasonably, somewhat.

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Word Description / Examples
moderately

Again, denotes something that is average in intensity. Can be used in various contexts but usually in a neutral manner.

  • The temperature was moderately cold.
  • She was moderately interested in the topic.
reasonably

Used to describe something that is fair and sensible within the context. It often carries a slightly positive connotation, implying good enough or acceptable.

  • The prices are reasonably low.
  • He is reasonably skilled in cooking.
fairly

Used to indicate something is somewhat true or accurate but not completely. It's a more informal term and often suggests a positive assessment.

  • The movie was fairly good.
  • He did fairly well on his exam.
somewhat

Implies a small or slight degree. It's often used when something is just a bit towards a certain characteristic.

  • The task was somewhat challenging.
  • I was somewhat disappointed by his reaction.

Examples of usage

  • He was feeling moderately better after taking the medicine.
  • She performed moderately well in the exam.
Context #2 | Adjective

of medium or average quality, amount, or degree

Neither very good nor very bad; fairly good; average.

Synonyms

average, fair, middling.

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Word Description / Examples
moderately

Appropriate when describing something that is done to a certain extent but not excessively. Often used in relation to intensity or degree.

  • She was moderately interested in the topic.
  • He exercised moderately to stay fit.
average

Used to describe something that is typical or usual, often referring to a calculated mean. It implies neither high nor low quality, performance, or level.

  • The average temperature this month was 25 degrees.
  • He had an average score on the test.
fair

Can refer to something that is just, reasonable, or satisfactory; neither excellent nor poor. It can also imply impartiality.

  • She gave a fair evaluation of his performance.
  • The conditions were fair for everyone involved.
middling

Describes something that is neither very good nor very bad, often considered to be of medium quality. Has a slightly informal connotation.

  • The restaurant has received middling reviews.
  • His performance was middling; he did okay.

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant received moderately positive reviews.
  • She has a moderately sized apartment.

Translations

Translations of the word "moderately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น moderadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฏเคฎ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรครŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara moderat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผั–ั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umiarkowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉๅบฆใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modรฉrรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moderadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑlฤฑmlฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ๋‹นํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุนุชุฏุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umรญrnฤ›nฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mierne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‚ๅบฆๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmerno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผlayim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moderadamente

Etymology

The word 'moderately' is derived from the Middle English word 'moderatly' which comes from the Latin word 'moderatus', past participle of 'moderare' meaning 'to control, regulate'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe something done in a moderate manner.

See also: immoderate, immoderately, moderating.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,658 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.