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moderately

[ mod-er-it-lee, mod-rit-lee ]

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adverb

within reasonable or proper limits; in a way that is not excessive:
Some of the more moderately priced accommodations are quite pleasingly situated.
to an adequate but not great extent:
We’re moderately well compensated at the factory, but it’s not going to make us rich.
to a mediocre degree; fairly; somewhat: moderately chilly temperatures.
moderately competent dancers;
moderately chilly temperatures.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moderately¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English moderatliche, moderatly; moderate ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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China’s film arm said Thursday it would “moderately reduce the number of American films imported” into the country.

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The agency did not specify the number of releases it plans to permit, instead saying it would “follow market rules, respect the audience’s choice, and moderately reduce the number of American films imported.”

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The 44-year-old former criminal prosecutor has represented a moderately well-off slice of the East Bay suburbs — Fremont, Livermore, Pleasanton among them — for the last dozen years.

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Longer and more intense workouts may cause increased gastrointestinal issues, like nausea and stomach discomfort, so trainers focus on consistent, moderately intense workouts.

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Extremely wet weather in 2023 and a moderately wet 2024 have left reservoirs brimming, which for the time being puts California’s stored water supplies in relatively good shape heading into the spring and summer.

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