moderately

adverb

mod·​er·​ate·​ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Synonyms of moderatelynext
: 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

Examples of moderately in a Sentence

it was raining moderately hard outside
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Orange Coast Medical Center operates a Level II NICU, which cares for moderately ill or premature infants who need close monitoring and short-term support. Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026 And, with some of the money from selling the house, start investing moderately. Adriana Morga, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026 And, with some of the money from selling the house, start investing moderately. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 Air is moderately healthy when the fine particulate matter measures from 50-100. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moderately

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moderately was in the 14th century

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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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