moderately
Americanadverb
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within reasonable or proper limits; in a way that is not excessive.
Some of the more moderately priced accommodations are quite pleasingly situated.
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to an adequate but not great extent.
We’re moderately well compensated at the factory, but it’s not going to make us rich.
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to a mediocre degree; fairly; somewhat: moderately chilly temperatures.
moderately competent dancers;
moderately chilly temperatures.
Etymology
Origin of moderately
First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English moderatliche, moderatly; moderate ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Production in Germany will cost only moderately more than in Ukraine, officials say, and removes the fear of Russian bombing.
On average, its dividend is moderately higher and its valuation somewhat lower than the ordinary S&P 500.
The central bank said it still sees moderately faster growth, although from a higher base than previously estimated.
Although the researchers say they are "moderately confident" on the results for weight loss when comparing intermittent fasting with no advice, they are less confident about the other findings.
From BBC
Most forest birds, whether native or introduced, are at least moderately capable of infecting southern house mosquitoes, which serve as the disease's primary vector.
From Science Daily
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