Synonyms for

Moderately

Verb / ˈmɑ:dɜ:ʌtli: / Another word for moderately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to do something in a reasonable or average way

Synonyms & similar words

fairly passably pretty jolly reasonably unreasonably middling somewhat immoderately reasonably fairly middling tolerably somewhat modestly adequately passably pretty quite relatively rather slightly somehow

Synonyms by register

Formal

somewhat reasonably fairly tolerably

Informal

kinda sorta pretty fairly

Literary

temperately measuredly

Antonyms

extremely excessively greatly intensely severely radically considerably

Common collocations

  • moderately successful
  • moderately priced
  • moderately warm
  • moderately difficult
  • moderately effective
  • moderately well
  • moderately high

Word family

noun moderation
verb moderate
adjective moderate

Usage note

Used to indicate a degree or amount that is not extreme. It suggests a middle ground or a balanced level.

Example sentences

  1. She studied moderately for her test.
  2. He exercised moderately to stay healthy.
  3. They spent money moderately on their vacation.
  4. The teacher graded the test moderately.
  5. The weather was moderately warm today.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
  • Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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