moderately
Americanadverb
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within reasonable or proper limits; in a way that is not excessive.
Some of the more moderately priced accommodations are quite pleasingly situated.
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to an adequate but not great extent.
We’re moderately well compensated at the factory, but it’s not going to make us rich.
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to a mediocre degree; fairly; somewhat: moderately chilly temperatures.
moderately competent dancers;
moderately chilly temperatures.
Etymology
Origin of moderately
First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English moderatliche, moderatly; moderate ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Let’s say I’m a moderately well-off single taxpayer with an income of $200,000, so I will owe about $37K in taxes.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
And because Saudi Arabia has much more spare production capacity, the U.A.E.’s departure may only moderately hinder the bloc’s effectiveness.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Robert Sternberg, a professor of psychology at Cornell University, told AFP that IQ tests get "glorified" but are only "moderately" useful in predicting real world outcomes.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
For the first quarter of 2027, the company expects its net interest income to increase moderately from both loan and deposit growth and earning asset remix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“Fell asleep,” said Mr. Hickock, and appeared to be moderately taken aback by his own reply.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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