moderate
adjective
1. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
- moderate prices
- a moderate income
- a moderate fine
Similar word(s): mild, average, intermediate, medium, cautious, conservative, fair, fairish, reasonable, indifferent, limited, minimalist, modest, small, temperate
2. not extreme
- a moderate penalty
Similar word(s): mild, temperate
3. marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
- moderate in his demands
Similar word(s): temperate, restrained
Sentences with moderate as an adjective:
- moderate language
- a moderate Calvinist
- travelling at a moderate speed
- a moderate winter
noun
1. a person who takes a position in the political center
Similar word(s): centrist
Definition categories: person, adult, grownup
Sentences with moderate as a noun:
- While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so
- The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.
verb
1. preside over
- John moderated the discussion
Definition categories: communication, discuss
2. make less fast or intense
- moderate your speed
Definition categories: change, decelerate
3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- moderate your alcohol intake
Similar word(s): check, contain, control, curb, hold
Definition categories: social, keep, restrain
4. make less severe or harsh
- He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
Similar word(s): mince, soften
Definition categories: communication, alter, change, modify
5. make less strong or intense; soften
Similar word(s): tame
Definition categories: communication, alter, change, modify
6. make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
Similar word(s): mollify, season, temper
Definition categories: change, weaken
Sentences with moderate as a verb:
- to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.
- to moderate a synod