moderately — to a medium degree; fairly but not extremely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a medium degree; fairly but not extremely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːdərətli/
Korean meaning: 적당히, 보통 정도로, 중간 정도로
Korean pronunciation: **마**더럿리
Example Sentences
- My grandmother exercises moderately - she walks for exactly 30 minutes, no more, no less.
- The exam was moderately difficult, so I'm cautiously optimistic about my results.
- He's moderately handsome - not a movie star, but definitely cute enough to date.
moderately
ADVERB//ˈmɑːdərətli//
to a medium degree; fairly but not extremely
to a medium degree; fairly but not extremely
Season moderately but deliberately, taste accurately!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'moderatus' meaning 'kept within bounds' or 'regulated', derived from 'modus' meaning 'measure' or 'mode'. The word entered English through Old French 'modéré'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother exercises moderately - she walks for exactly 30 minutes, no more, no less.”
“The exam was moderately difficult, so I'm cautiously optimistic about my results.”
“He's moderately handsome - not a movie star, but definitely cute enough to date.”
“The restaurant was moderately busy, so we didn't have to wait long for a table.”
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