Moderately

/ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a moderate degree; not too much or too little; reasonably.

She moderately enjoys hiking, going only a few times a year.

Within reasonable limits; not excessive.

The speaker was moderately successful in engaging the audience.

In a way that is neither extreme nor excessive.

The recipe calls for moderately hot spices to enhance the flavor.

Fairly or somewhat; moderately good or adequate.

His performance was moderately impressive, but it lacked the flair of the best.

To a certain extent; somewhat.

The weather was moderately pleasant for their picnic.

Middle English moderat, from Latin moderatus.

moderately priced

Items that are affordable but not the cheapest.

moderately successful

Achieving a fair level of success, not outstanding.

moderately complex

Something that has some complexity but is understandable.

moderate

To lessen the intensity, severity, or the degree of something.

moderation

The quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.