moderately
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a moderate manner.
Adverb
Examples
During the debate, they disagreed plainly, but moderately.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To a moderate extent or degree.
Adverb
Examples
They were at least moderately happy with their bonuses.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “moderately” mean?
In a moderate manner.
Is “moderately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.