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/
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'.
Breakdown
moderate (from Latin moderatus, to keep within measure) + -ly (adverb suffix) = moderately
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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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