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Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree
“On a moderate level of intensity, such feelings would amount to what is usually categorized as cheerfulness.”
Low to average in cost or price
“The object of sound legislators on this subject ought to be to secure to the British consumers their food at a moderate price.”
Not excessive and within reason or due limits
“Under the circumstances, I believe that my demands are, in fact, quite moderate.”
Marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
“Modesty generally refers to being unassuming or moderate in one's behavior or comportment.”
Tending to avoid extreme political ideas
“We are a group of like-minded individuals with moderate views on society and politics.”
Characterized by pleasant weather with moderate temperatures
“The city is known for its year-long moderate climate.”
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
Rather good than the contrary
Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions
Restraining behavior or appetite
In detail, describing each step precisely and in order
Characterized by sound judgment
Lacking in speed
Undemanding and easily executed
True to a certain degree or extent
Having distinct limits or boundaries
Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values
Generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
Shy, extremely humble and modest
Possible to excuse
Seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum
Large enough to be measured
Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Not ostentatious
Anti-revolutionary
Somewhat warm or hot in temperature
Free from bias or prejudice
Lacking conviction or force
Partial or divided into parts
To make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
“A cold front arrived, and temperatures would gradually begin to moderate.”
To keep under control, especially something that is increasing in intensity or extremity
“So great is the indignation which I have endured, and still, I must moderate my anger.”
To preside over a meeting, discussion, etc
“I was invited to moderate a panel on best-rate guarantees and the role of such guarantees.”
To represent or estimate at less than the true value or importance
To intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation
To analyze with the intent of making changes
To make something into something else
To contribute in some way to
A person moderate (typically political) views
“As a moderate, I am often targeted for criticism by both sides.”
An advocate of democratic politics (originally as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France)
A person who believes in freedom of thought and action
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