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moderately

/mˈɑdɝʌtli/adverb4 syllables

Moderately means: to certain extent or degree.

Synonyms for moderately19

adverb, as in to certain extent or degree

reasonably, pretty, jolly, somewhat, fairly, middling, passably

also used for moderately

small, acceptably, adequately, averagely, halfway, in a way, indifferent, mackly, middlesome, middlingly, not quite, partially

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Opposites of moderately

immoderately

What does moderately mean?2

adverb

1

to certain extent or degree“pretty big”

2

with moderation; in a moderate manner“he drinks moderately”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Moderately in a sentence

  • This is moderately spicy, but it does stimulate the appetite.terrywallwork
  • This is moderately spicy, but it does get your juices flowing.terrywallwork
  • Though this is only moderately spicy, it does make your mouth water.terrywallwork
  • The most dangerous untruths are truths moderately distorted.Scott
  • Here is a list of moderately priced restaurants.CK
  • This is moderately spicy but stimulates the appetite.terrywallwork
  • This is moderately spicy but arouses appetite.terrywallwork
  • This is moderately spicy but appetite-stimulating.terrywallwork

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