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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Big picture: Economists see the services sector continuing to expand moderately as long as consumer spending holds up.
From MarketWatch
The decision to drop the universal recommendation for influenza shots for children and adolescents comes amid what the CDC is calling a “moderately severe” influenza season, with flu rates elevated in most of the country.
From Barron's
To my surprise, despite some fantastic gags in each movie, only the first film is moderately salvageable.
From Salon
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, an anecdotal report of economic conditions across the 12 regional districts, noted that during October into mid-November, inflation rose moderately.
From Barron's
"Japan's economy has recovered moderately," bank officials wrote in a report released after the decision.
From Barron's
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