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/ˈmɒd(ə)rətli/ · mod·er·ate·ly
adverb
  1. In a moderate manner; not extreme or excessive. During the debate, they disagreed plainly, but moderately.
  2. To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat. They were at least moderately happy with their bonuses.

Synonyms

reasonablyfairlysomewhatcomparativelytolerablydecentlyaveragelygently

Antonyms

excessivelyextremelyoverlyvastlyhugelyintensely
Did you know? The adverb ‘moderately’ appears in the 1611 King James Bible, for example in Proverbs 13:11, illustrating its long‑standing use in English literature.

Related terms

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026