MIDDLING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

middling

adjective

ˈmid-liŋ

Definition of middling

as in average

being about midway between extremes of amount or size tired of the city but not particularly interested in small-town life, he moved to a suburb of middling size

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in decent

of average to below average quality was disappointed in the renowned historian's latest book, which is only middling

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Recent Examples of middling People think about everything as a matter of return on investment; for middling or bad teams, there is clearly more value in losing than in winning. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026 While Season 2 didn’t necessarily make a huge splash on the streamer in its debut weekend, these numbers could keep the series middling on the rankings for several weeks. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 The impression from their new arrival was instantaneous, and helped Everton to a draw that feels worth far more than a solitary point against a middling United side. — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Unfortunately, the fantasy is interrupted by a giant monolith of a middling luxury condo building looming outside. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for middling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middling

Adjective

These give an idea of what an average American Jewish community would have known, in those years, about those events.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The average prices calculated by AAA are just that - averages per county, metro area, and state.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of average

Adjective

And yet, the NAR reports that the median age of a real estate agent is 57, presenting a challenge for adoption.

— John Kell, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
In the modern era, the smallest hiking cycle was 137 basis points (1986-87), the median 313 basis points and the average 478 basis points, according to Deutsche Bank Global Head of Macro and Thematic Research Jim Reid.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of median

Adjective

However, researchers warn that an export ban would likely only provide a temporary reprieve from sky-high diesel prices and would backfire in the medium and long run.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Cook saag over medium-low heat, stirring often, until heated through (do not bring to a simmer or saag may split).

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of medium

Adjective

The bonus would be paid over two years, contingent on satisfactory evaluations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Not ready for prime time The video-generation technology rarely gets the content right on its first try, Sun said, adding that her team takes at least 10 attempts to create a satisfactory 15-second clip.

— Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

Adjective

Now, with growing bipartisan opposition to the rapid buildout of data centers suggest that even ordinary residents of communities and voters have increased power to help pace the frontier from the bottom up.

— Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Still, this trip could answer questions that eventually affect far more ordinary electric vehicles.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of ordinary

Adjective

There’s expert work also from Pyle as a careworn law enforcement officer unable to remain indifferent to the taking of another life in the name of the law.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Kingsley loves Saffron fiercely, unlike the indifferent Alvaro; Lara is a natural caregiver, nurturing Alvaro in ways that Saffron never could.

— Katie Rife, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026