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(neutral or positive) Opposite of of a high or the highest degree or intensity
“He is a cautious driver who tends to drive at moderate speeds.”
Opposite of very severe or serious
“Leaders hope that taking mild action today will dampen wage demands before they become significant.”
Opposite of furthest from the center or a given point
“A single, solitary tear fell from her eye, then landed on the centermost part of the rose.”
Opposite of far beyond the norm in terms of public opinion
“The survey reports that a large majority of people in the country typically hold fairly moderate views on most policy issues.”
Opposite of denoting or relating to a sport involving great risk
“I wasn't particularly adventurous, so a tame sport like billiards was appropriate for me.”
Opposite of furthest to the rear
Opposite of that has been described as greater or better than it actually is
“There is understated confidence about the food, and the service allows you to sit back and truly relax.”
(generic intensifier) Opposite of absolute; utter
“I am intrigued by your mitigated sense of self-righteousness, but not entirely surprised.”
Opposite of extreme or severe
Opposite of unusually good or remarkable
“I'm just an ordinary woman, living a regular life with a normal family, and married to an extraordinary husband.”
Opposite of having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something
Opposite of unreasonably excessive
Opposite of furthest from a center
Opposite of significant in the degree of importance or seriousness, typically requiring immediate action or attention
“There are several tasks that require your attention, some trivial, and some quite important.”
Opposite of of great size
“He carried his coins in a small leather pouch in his pocket.”
Opposite of firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change
Opposite of to the highest degree, or at the maximum capacity
“The pilot ensured that the aircraft was flying the required minimum altitude of at least five hundred feet above the ground.”
(informal) Opposite of extreme; used to intensify nouns
“It was a disappointing and sub-standard performance by the tennis player.”
Opposite of contrary to reason or common sense
Opposite of favoring fundamental, usually extreme, change in political or social conditions
“Her tone was that of a conservative reactionary bemoaning the collapse of family values.”
Opposite of used to emphasize the extent of something unpleasant or bad
“Many believed he would make an excellent manager after his latest promotion.”
Opposite of requiring immediate attention
“Once the baby was in a settled state, we were able to leave the room.”
Opposite of significant or extreme in degree or intensity
Opposite of to an absolute degree
“She might have been an imperfect wife, but she was loyal and great with the kids.”
Opposite of requiring more effort than could be reasonably expected or asked for
“Given the ample time they had to amend the education bill, the interns felt that it was an easy task to complete.”
Opposite of sophisticated in a way that is intended to impress
“I just need some plain utensils for everyday use.”
Opposite of the highest or most extreme degree of something
“I had bought a replacement part but quickly realized that my current setup had not met the minimum requirements.”
Opposite of either of two abstract things that are as different from each other as possible
“Our two countries share a commonality of views on many issues.”
Opposite of the furthest point or limit of something
Opposite of the quality of being ferocious
Opposite of to a great or extreme degree
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