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moderately

[mod-er-it-lee, mod-rit-lee] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt li, ˈmɒd rɪt li /
ADVERB
to a degree, to some extent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
a little fairly quite rather reasonably slightly somewhat
STRONG
passably pretty
WEAK
averagely enough gently in moderation in reason kind of more or less more than not not exactly quite a bit so-so some something sort of temperately tolerable tolerably tolerantly within limits within reason
Antonyms
WEAK
immoderately unlimitedly

Example Sentences

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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

Dan directed a moderately successful sci-fi film several years ago but is now stuck shooting cheesy pop-up ads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Regional manufacturing activity rose moderately from last month, posting its highest reading since July 2022,” Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, said in a statement on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The Health Care Select Sector ETF is down roughly 4% and the Consumer Staples Select Sector ETF has lost about 5%, even as the Technology Select Sector ETF has advanced moderately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“Perhaps longer. The place is moderately comfortable, and the plan cannot proceed yet. It would be foolish to act before the Quidditch World Cup is over.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling