Moderately — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē/ mod·er·ate·ly

Meaning & Definition of Moderately

Moderately (adverb)

  1. in a moderate manner, to a moderate degree or extent, rather, fairly

Moderately (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to some degree or extent

    "it was raining moderately hard outside"

    similar: enough, fairly, kind of, kindly (chiefly Southern), like, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree
    related: acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
    near: awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Related Entry: Moderate (adjective)

Moderate is a different word from Moderately. The synonyms below are for moderate, not for moderately.

  1. avoiding extremes in behavior or expression

    "he was only a moderate drinker, generally stopping after a couple of glasses of wine"

    similar: temperate
    related: controlled, curbed, disciplined, inhibited, restrained, self-controlled, self-denying, self-disciplined, calculated, deliberate, measured, levelheaded, rational, reasonable, sensible, average, mediocre, medium, modest, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, so-so, normal, ordinary, regular, routine, typical, usual
    opposite: immoderate, intemperate
    near: excessive, extreme, inordinate, radical, irrational, unreasonable, unreasoning, extremist, fanatic, rabid, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unrestrained

  2. avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas

    "the principal's moderate position on cell phones is that students can use them at school but only for emergencies"

    similar: central, centrist, middle-of-the-road
    related: conventional, nonrevolutionary, orthodox, traditional, levelheaded, rational, reasonable, sensible, neutral
    opposite: extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultra
    near: excessive, conservative, reactionary, rightist, leftist, liberal, progressive, fanatic, rabid, subversive, violent, agitating, exciting, fomenting, incendiary, inciting, inflammatory, instigating, provocative, provoking, rabble-rousing, dissenting

  3. being about midway between extremes of amount or size

    "a moderate snowfall was forecast for the region"

    similar: average, intermediate, mean, median, medium, middle, middling, midsize, modest
    related: reasonable, common, commonplace, conventional, normal, popular, regular, routine, standard, typical, usual, adequate, passable, tolerable
    near: excessive, extreme, exceptional, rare, strange, uncommon, unusual, distinctive, idiosyncratic, special, unique, individual, peculiar, private

  4. marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low

    "a city that is celebrated for its moderate climate"

    similar: balmy, clement, equable, genial, gentle, mild, soft, temperate
    related: clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, tranquil, delightful, fine, pleasant
    opposite: harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe
    near: blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, rough, squally, stormy, windy, misty, rainy, showery, bleak, cloudy, dismal, foggy, gloomy, gray, hazy, overcast, sunless, bitter, dirty, foul, nasty, raw

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moderately

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moderately:

Chiefly Southern: kindly
enough, fairly, kind of, like, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree

Related Words for Moderately

acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway

Near Antonyms of Moderately

awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Origin & Etymology of Moderately

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Moderately

What does "Moderately" mean?

"Moderately" means in a moderate manner, to a moderate degree or extent, rather, fairly. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a moderate manner, to a moderate degree or extent, rather, fairly.

What is another word for "Moderately"?

Other words for "Moderately" include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, more or less, pretty and quite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moderately" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moderately"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moderately". Common alternatives include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, more or less, pretty, quite, rather and relatively.

How do you use "Moderately" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moderately" in a sentence: "it was raining moderately hard outside".

Is "Moderately" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moderately" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Moderately"?

"Moderately" is pronounced /ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē/ and divided into syllables as mod·er·ate·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Moderately"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Moderately" meaning "to some degree or extent"?

When "Moderately" (adverb) means to some degree or extent, synonyms include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like and more or less.