moderately

adverb

mod·​er·​ate·​ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Synonyms of moderatelynext
: in a moderate manner
lived moderately
a moderately priced car [=a car that is not too expensive]
: to a moderate degree or extent : rather, fairly
a moderately hot day
a moderately effective treatment

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it was raining moderately hard outside
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Hot and even moderately hot pans will scorch the 10% resin content, turning it brown or yellow. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 At the time, the body was already moderately decomposed. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Services for the uber-rich are different from those of advisors who cater to the average or even moderately wealthy client, experts said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Green means habitable, yellow means moderately damaged, and red signifies that the building is unsafe. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moderately

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moderately was in the 14th century

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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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