Definition of moderate
1a : avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits a moderate drinkerb : calm, temperate Though very much in favor of the measure, he expressed himself in moderate language.
2a : tending toward the mean or average amount or dimension a family of moderate incomeb : having average or less than average quality : mediocre wrote moderate poetry to the end of his life — Carl Van Doren
3 : not violent, severe, or intense a moderate climate moderate winters cook over moderate heat
4 : professing or characterized by political or social beliefs that are not extreme had left-wing, moderate, and right-wing candidates vying for the nomination
5 : limited in scope or effect His new wealth had only a moderate effect on his way of life.
6 : not expensive : reasonable or low in price a moderate price for a new house
7 of a color : of medium lightness and medium chroma a moderate red
moderately
adverbmoderateness
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Examples of moderate in a Sentence
Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.
There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.
drinking moderate amounts of coffee
Most of these medicines relieve mild to moderate pain.
a family of moderate income
a book of moderate length
The group met with only moderate success.
a writer of moderate talent
The hotel offers comfortable rooms at moderate prices.
Both moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans can agree on this new law.
Origin and Etymology of moderate
Middle English, from Latin moderatus, from past participle of moderare to moderate; akin to Latin modus measure
First Known Use: 15th century
Definition of moderate
moderated
;moderating
transitive verb
1 : to lessen the intensity or extremeness of the sun moderated the chill
2 : to preside over or act as chairman of moderated the board of directors meeting moderated the debate
intransitive verb
1 : to act as a moderator He moderated on a weekly panel show.
2 : to become less violent, severe, or intense the wind began to moderate
Examples of moderate in a Sentence
The protesters have been unwilling to moderate their demands.
She moderates at our office meetings.
She moderates our discussions so that we don't argue or talk at the same time.
Origin and Etymology of moderate
see 1moderate
First Known Use: 15th century
Definition of moderate
: one who holds moderate views or who belongs to a group favoring a moderate course or program
Examples of moderate in a Sentence
Moderates from both political parties have agreed on an economic plan.
to the community's detriment, moderates were often shouted down at town meetings by the local hotheads
Origin and Etymology of moderate
see 1moderate
First Known Use: 1648
MODERATE Defined for English Language Learners
moderate
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: average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little
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: neither very good nor very bad
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: not expensive : not too high in price
moderate
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: to make (something) less harsh, strong, or severe or to become less harsh, strong, or severe
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: to guide a discussion or direct a meeting that involves a group of people
moderate
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: a person whose political ideas are not extreme : a person who has moderate opinions or is a member of a moderate political group
MODERATE Defined for Kids
Definition of moderate for Students
1 : neither too much nor too little moderate heat
2 : neither very good nor very bad moderate success
3 : not expensive : reasonable moderate rates
4 : not extreme or excessive a moderate point of view a moderate eater
moderately
adverbDefinition of moderate for Students
moderated
;moderating
: to make or become less extreme or severe
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of moderate
1: avoiding extremes of behavior : observing reasonable limits a moderate drinker
2: not severe in effect or degree moderate alcohol consumption the abdomen was mildly distended with moderate tenderness—Timothy Melester et al moderate developmental disabilities
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