(neutral or positive) Opposite of superlative for of a high or the highest degree or intensity
“He is a cautious driver who tends to drive at moderate speeds.”
Opposite of superlative for very severe or serious
“Leaders hope that taking mild action today will dampen wage demands before they become significant.”
Opposite of superlative for 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 superlative for 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 superlative for denoting or relating to a sport involving great risk
“I wasn't particularly adventurous, so a tame sport like billiards was appropriate for me.”
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