moderately
21 synonyms and 4 antonyms for moderately, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — To a reasonable or middling degree; not excessively.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use moderately
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English moderately, moderatelye, moderatliche, moderatly, modiratli; equivalent to moderate + -ly.
Full origin of moderately →Frequently asked questions
What does “moderately” mean?
The word “moderately” means to a reasonable or middling degree; not excessively. In plain terms, to a fair, middling extent — not too much, not too little.
How do you use “moderately” in a sentence?
Here is “moderately” used in a sentence: “The company performed moderately well despite the recession.”
What is another word for “moderately”?
Words with a similar meaning to “moderately” include acceptably, adequately, averagely, fairly, halfway and indifferent.
What is the opposite of “moderately”?
The opposite of “moderately” — its antonyms — are almost, mostly, slightly and very.
What part of speech is “moderately”?
“Moderately” is an adverb.
Is “moderately” a common word?
“Moderately” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between moderately and extremely?
Moderately describes a reasonable or middling degree of something, while extremely describes the highest possible degree. 'Moderately warm' suggests a comfortable temperature, whereas 'extremely warm' suggests an intense or uncomfortable heat.
When should you use moderately instead of very?
Moderately is used when something falls in a middle range rather than at a high extreme, so it is chosen over 'very' when the intent is to soften a claim, as in 'moderately successful' versus 'very successful.' This makes moderately useful for precise, measured descriptions.
Is moderately a formal or informal word?
Moderately is neutral and appears comfortably in both formal writing, such as reports and research, and everyday conversation. It is favored in careful or academic writing when precision about degree matters.