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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Although the researchers say they are "moderately confident" on the results for weight loss when comparing intermittent fasting with no advice, they are less confident about the other findings.
From BBC
Most forest birds, whether native or introduced, are at least moderately capable of infecting southern house mosquitoes, which serve as the disease's primary vector.
From Science Daily
Released in 1979, a couple of years before Collins hijacked the charts with “In the Air Tonight,” it did moderately well.
From Los Angeles Times
"In high-risk and moderately risky centres, police will carry out patrol duty with body-worn cameras for the first time."
From Barron's
Potassium is considered a moderately volatile element, meaning it can partially evaporate under extreme heat.
From Science Daily
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