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 But carbs—and protein and fat—are necessary for moderately active folks as well. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Said to resemble an upside-down strawberry, the summit is reached through a moderately strenuous hike that offers great views of the surrounding mountains. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Health authorities partly attributed the moderately severe season to low flu vaccination rates and poor match to last season’s vaccine. — Annette Regan, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 Look east and southeast after dark for the Great Square of Pegasus — four moderately bright stars (Scheat, Alpheratz, Markab and Algenib) outlining an enormous square. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moderately

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Tomo plans to deliver its first customer trucks in the 2027 calendar year, which seems pretty ambitious given that the truck the company is showing now is only a prototype.

— Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026
If your linen closet could use a little TLC, Brooklinen's Last Call sale is giving you a pretty good excuse to stock up, with select bedding marked down as much as 75%.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of pretty

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But despite a steep underperformance of Indian indexes over the last year — even for this year so far the key benchmarks are in the red — and the improvement in earnings growth, its valuations are still relatively higher than other emerging markets.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The goal at the time was to attract investments in what was seen as relatively low-risk, high reward technology infrastructure that would generate jobs and tax revenue.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of relatively

Adverb

That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.

— Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
At lunchtime and in the evenings, its covered gravel patio with 13 tables draws a full crowd of parents with young kids and a few older folks, most of whom Donner has gotten to know quite well.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of quite

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Their efforts cannot substitute for laws that protect women from violence or for a justice system that treats them fairly.

— Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
With almost all votes counted, Conley led by about 6%, or a fairly modest swing of about 12% from Lawler’s 2024 reelection win.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of fairly

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Gallego is a relatively moderate and somewhat heterodox candidate, and although his plan isn’t exactly a Luddite call to smash the robots, he might be seen as a bellwether for what the left side of the aisle will be thinking in the coming years.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
The fact that the hitting staff — the Yankees also employed assistant hitting coaches Casey Dykes and Jake Hirst in 2026 — is still in limbo is somewhat surprising for a few reasons.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of somewhat

Adverb

Northeast of Thule's Malmö headquarters in the greater Stockholm metro, Dometic has largely focused in on inflatable RTT design, going so far as to integrate an air tent into a rather impressive Jeep Wrangler pop-top concept.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Kawajiri crashes the two together both with a rather sweet, tentative courtship and plenty of comedy around the anxiety which would accompany any new romance, let alone one between two shut-ins with no game.

— Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rather

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Pardo said the helicopter came within about 23 feet of their vehicle, close enough for officers to see the family inside.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
And the oversized Heavenly robes are thick enough to justify padding down to the pool deck without feeling underdressed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

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