moderately

adverb

ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Definition of moderatelynext
as in pretty
to some degree or extent it was raining moderately hard outside

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Recent Examples of moderately Today’s puzzle took our testers an average of 4 guesses out of 6, or moderately easy. — New York Times Games, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Spare some sympathy for a moderately sized brown boa constrictor named Nala. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Note that none of the hotels listed are budget properties, but some are moderately priced. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 While milk is culturally beloved, health officials are urging people to consume it more moderately. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moderately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderately
  1. pretty
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. fairly
  5. somewhat
  6. rather
  7. enough
Adverb
  • Bell’s effectiveness was pretty representative of the offense as a whole which, despite Achane’s absence, finished with 321 total yards, roughly 13 less than the Chiefs.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Mini is much cheaper, and pretty mighty given its weight and size.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • With housing prices high across the region, Kuna has lately emerged as an attractive — and relatively affordable — bedroom community for workers in other Treasure Valley cities.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The findings could help researchers extract more energy from sulfur, an abundant and relatively inexpensive material already being explored as an alternative to cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But just outside the factory doors, time hasn't been quite as kind.
    — Itay Hod, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Still, their team is balanced in the lineup and has some fairly reliable arms.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Bricks of cocaine and bales of marijuana washing up on the shore or being found floating at sea is fairly common in the Keys.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • Females are generally somewhat larger than males and have a pointed, protractable ovipositor (egg-laying organ) at the tip of their abdomens.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Often when people gather to discuss the issue of homelessness, advocates and policymakers speak about a problem that, to them, is somewhat academic.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of somewhat
Adverb
  • Twelve AGs led by Rob Bonta of California had been moving the antitrust trust case forward with a trial date set for March before the sides came together rather suddenly over the course of a few days.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Your neighbor merely moved up the timeline in a rather inept way.
    — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • Critics say these laws usually don’t go far enough, and can even provide more protection to the kratom manufacturers and sellers than consumers.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, its fleece-like fabric is incredibly cozy but still breathable enough for fall getaways, offering a high-end look for $40.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of enough

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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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