MODERATELY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

moderately

adverb

ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē

Definition of moderately

as in pretty

to some degree or extent it was raining moderately hard outside

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Recent Examples of moderately Massage It For a pillow that is only moderately flat, some light massaging may be all that’s required. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 While most healthy adults can tolerate moderately high protein intake, overloading on protein could create health problems, such as kidney damage and digestive issues. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Give this annual full sun to light shade and keep soil moderately moist. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Bookmark this short, moderately steep trail for an early morning trek with younger kids. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moderately

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If the premise is that for the Commanders to excel, Daniels needs to excel — and that’s a pretty foolproof premise — then Blough’s ability to keep his quarterback out of danger and maximize his extraordinary abilities is paramount.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Aside from both being models, the mother-daughter duo share some pretty significant style overlap.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretty

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But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

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The Commanders actually ran the ball fairly effectively in 2025, ranking fourth in the league in yards per game and fifth in yards per attempt.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
That decision has been made more complicated by a fairly sturdy job market and a historically low employment rate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of fairly

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And while all forms of fossil fuels this year have been affected by the blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz, diesel differs somewhat from crude and unleaded gas because of the central role Russian refineries play in the global supply.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Beyond basic necessities, workers received counseling and other forms of spiritual relief to make the grueling work at Ground Zero somewhat manageable.

— Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of somewhat

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There were no pre-production Zoom meetings, but rather the juggle of scheduling international calls and waiting for another part of the world to wake up in order to receive vital feedback.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Some experts say the call for a temporary halt to more approvals should not be taken as a rejection of potential foreign investment in the country, but rather as a mechanism to establish clear rules, especially around transparency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

This Rams team was talented enough to get there before adding Garrett and Donald.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

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