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.