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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All of these plants, as well as most other houseplants, grow best when kept moderately moist.
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Relatively disease and pest-free, gladiolus aren't fussy about soil and, once established, are moderately drought-tolerant.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
The mattress is moderately firm, but the plush Euro Top adds an extra layer of coziness and comfort.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Relatively disease and pest-free, gladiolus aren't fussy about soil and, once established, are moderately drought-tolerant.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
The mattress is moderately firm, but the plush Euro Top adds an extra layer of coziness and comfort.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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 15 Mar. 2026.
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