moderately

American  

[mod-er-it-lee, mod-rit-lee] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt li, ˈmɒd rɪt li /

adverb

1. within reasonable or proper limits; in a way that is not excessive.

   Some of the more moderately priced accommodations are quite pleasingly situated.

2. to an adequate but not great extent.

   We’re moderately well compensated at the factory, but it’s not going to make us rich.

3. to a mediocre degree; fairly; somewhat: moderately chilly temperatures.

   moderately competent dancers;

   moderately chilly temperatures.

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Etymology

Origin of moderately

First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English moderatliche, moderatly; moderate ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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moderately

By contrast, scores decreased by 0.225 points per year in the moderately active group and by 0.783 points in the most active group.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Musk has quickly determined that selling millions and millions of moderately priced EVs isn’t exactly that great a business.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

To patients whose underarms are mildly or moderately sagging, Smith has been suggesting a minimally invasive, three-step alternative—one he does not recommend to those with significantly loose skin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

He added that the strength in the jobs market meant that the latest inflation figures released next week would only need to be moderately above the Fed's target to fuel expectations of a September hike.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

A moderately handsome black-haired young man stared at her, though, and she willed her face into neutrality while his gray eyes took her in.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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