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moderately

adverb
mod·​er·​ate·​ly | \ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē\

Definition of moderately 

: 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

First Known Use of moderately

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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