English dictionary
moderate meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of moderate at MeaningMonkey.org. moderate meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.MODERATE noun
Definition of moderate (noun)
- a person who takes a position in the political center
- synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderationist
MODERATE verb
Definition of moderate (verb)
- preside over
- make less fast or intense
- "moderate your speed"
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- make less severe or harsh
- make less strong or intense; soften
- restrain
MODERATE adjective
Definition of moderate (adjective)
- being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme
- "moderate prices"; "a moderate income"; "a moderate fine"; "moderate demands"; "a moderate estimate"; "a moderate eater"; "moderate success"; "a kitchen of moderate size"; "the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart"
- antonym: immoderate
- not extreme
- "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
- synonyms: temperate
- marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
- "moderate in his demands"; "restrained in his response"
- synonyms: restrained
Source: Princeton University Wordnet