moderately
adverb
mod·er·ate·ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Examples of moderately in a Sentence
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Knead dough in stand mixer to make a moderately soft dough that is elastic (about 3 minutes).
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Host Kelly Ripa ended the morning's host chat by sharing a moderately concerning development about their guest for the day.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In stark contrast to buyers, home sellers remain moderately optimistic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The mattress is moderately firm, but the plush Euro Top adds an extra layer of coziness and comfort.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Host Kelly Ripa ended the morning's host chat by sharing a moderately concerning development about their guest for the day.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
In stark contrast to buyers, home sellers remain moderately optimistic.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The mattress is moderately firm, but the plush Euro Top adds an extra layer of coziness and comfort.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moderately
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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