Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range
“With a little hard work and practice, he may well advance beyond the middle level of expertise.”
Opposite of superlative for far away in space or time
“Only local shuttle trains stopped here for the convenience of nearby villagers who wanted to commute to the bazaar in a nearby town.”
Opposite of superlative for located in a remote or inaccessible location
“The beach is accessible at low as well as high water, the surf only making the landing sometimes impossible.”
Opposite of superlative for separated or placed apart
“I could hear her voice telling me that we are connected with the world around us when our bodies move through space.”
Opposite of superlative for long ago in the past
“As our session concluded, I pointed out that in recent weeks she had raised matters we could not resolve alone.”
Opposite of superlative for different or distinct in some respect
“The red cedar of our own state is very unlike the red cedar of the Ohio valley or of the New England states, yet they are identical species.”
Opposite of superlative for visually indistinct or unclear
“My most vivid memory of the event is a giant bullet-shaped pink-tiled structure on an upper terrace, set around with hand basins and soap dispensers.”
Opposite of superlative for having a slight or remote resemblance, relationship or quality
“This set includes the owls and nightjars, which may have a close relationship with the swifts and hummingbirds.”
Opposite of superlative for cold or unfriendly in nature
“I knew him since high school, and he was a friendly guy with no enemies.”
Opposite of superlative for being preoccupied with one's thoughts
“She felt her mind becoming more alert to her surroundings as her ears perfected the ability to hear minute sounds.”
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