immoderately

adverb

Definition of immoderatelynext
as in extravagantly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immoderately
  1. extravagantly
  2. excessively
  3. unduly
  4. inordinately
  5. intolerably
  6. overly
  7. unreasonably
  8. exorbitantly
Adverb
  • That means extra-plush booths, marble countertops and extravagantly plated dishes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One by one, the dancers extravagantly performed in the center of the circle.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagantly
Adverb
  • Progressives see centrists’ strategic competition frame as excessively hawkish and as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
    — THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gunn brought his signature blend of heart, humor, and needle drops, delivering an entertaining blockbuster that stood in clear contrast to the excessively dark DC films of the 2010s.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of excessively
Adverb
  • For a black artist like myself, forming and writing songs for a boy band is a form of code ditching, a way of seizing aesthetics and timbres that have been unduly withheld from my predecessors.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The new process aims to prioritize scientific merit over unduly complicated engineering and financial planning during initial evaluations, and reduce selection timelines to encourage innovation.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unduly
Adverb
  • Hardly—though the clientele is inordinately good looking, a mix of Hollywood types and blue-eyed BYU students.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The inclusion of rice and beans jacks up the price inordinately.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of inordinately
Adverb
  • As detailed in the 2026 Clock Statement, the risks to civilization are intolerably high.
    — Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The data doesn’t show how many Texans were automatically re-enrolled — and who might unenroll if their premiums rose intolerably.
    — Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of intolerably
Adverb
  • Made from 100% long-staple organic cotton, its airy, springy waffle weave provides breathable warmth without feeling overly heavy.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Adding this dry brine on top can make the turkey overly salty.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of overly
Adverb
  • Judges failing to award fees and government agencies unreasonably resisting paying them make the problem even worse.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The city will not unreasonably withhold lease extensions if the center meets its performance requirements.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of unreasonably
Adverb
  • Decorating both the interior and exterior of your home for the upcoming autumn season doesn’t have to cost exorbitantly.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Solid Wood Furniture Solid wood furniture is exorbitantly expensive now, so don’t ever throw it out.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exorbitantly
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“Immoderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immoderately. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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