Meaning & Definition of word "Moderately"

Moderately

/ˈmɒd.ər.ət.li/

adverb:

  • 1. To a moderate degree; not too much or too little; reasonably.
    • Example: She moderately enjoys hiking, going only a few times a year.
  • 2. Within reasonable limits; not excessive.
    • Example: The speaker was moderately successful in engaging the audience.
  • 3. In a way that is neither extreme nor excessive.
    • Example: The recipe calls for moderately hot spices to enhance the flavor.
  • 4. Fairly or somewhat; moderately good or adequate.
    • Example: His performance was moderately impressive, but it lacked the flair of the best.
  • 5. To a certain extent; somewhat.
    • Example: The weather was moderately pleasant for their picnic.

Etymology

Middle English moderat, from Latin moderatus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

moderate:

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

moderation:

The quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.

Slang Meanings of moderately