middling
ˈmɪdlɪŋ
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Definition of middling - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
qualityDatedneither good nor bad, mediocre in qualityDated
  • His performance was middling, not his best work.
average mediocre so-so
2.
medicalDatedUKin fairly good health, not excellentDatedUK
  • I'm feeling middling today, not too bad.
average moderate

Noun

1.
grain qualityDatedUKaverage quality or size grain, especially wheatDatedUK
  • The shipment contained mostly middling, suitable for standard flour.
average mediocre
2.
sociologyDatedUKpeople of moderate means or middle classDatedUK
  • The middlings often face economic challenges.
bourgeoisie middle class

Adverb

1.
degreeDatedfairly or moderately to some extentDated
  • She was middling interested in the proposal.
moderately somewhat
2.
performanceDatednot too badly with modest successDated
  • He did middling well in the competition.
fairly moderately reasonably
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of moderate quality or condition
His performance was fair to middling, not outstanding but not poor either..
in a way that is only moderately good or satisfactory
He did middling well on the test.

Origin of middling

Middle English, middel (middle) + -ing (diminutive suffix)

Examples of middling in a sentence

  • Her skills were considered middling compared to her peers.
  • His health was middling after the flu.
  • She felt middling, neither sick nor well.
  • The mill processed the middling for local bakeries.
  • Farmers sold their middling at a lower price.
  • The middlings are often overlooked in policy discussions.

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  1. French:médiocre, grain moyen, ...
  2. German:mittelmäßig, durchschnittliches Korn, ...
  3. Italian:mediocre, grano di qualità media, ...
  4. Spanish:mediocre, grano de calidad media, ...
  5. Portuguese:mediano, grão médio, ...
  6. Chinese:中等的, 中等质量的谷物, ...
  7. Japanese:平凡な, 中等品質の穀物, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَوَسِّط, نُخَالَة وَسَط, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּינוֹנִי, סוּבִּין, ...
  10. Russian:посредственный, среднего качества зерно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:середній, середнє зерно, ...
  12. Hindi:औसत, औसत गुणवत्ता का अनाज, ...
middle
ˈmɪd.əl

Definition of middle - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
centralequally distant from the ends or periphery
  • The middle seat is often the least popular.
central median mid
2.
between extremesnot extreme, or between two points or times
  • He chose the middle option on the test.
intermediate moderate

Noun

1.
centercentral point or part of something
  • The middle of the circle is marked.
center core heart
2.
timepoint or period equally distant from the beginning and end
  • She arrived at the middle of the performance..
center equator midpoint

Verb

tr.
1.
positioningplace something in the center position
  • He middled the vase on the table.
center centralize position
2.
foldingRarefold an object into two equal partsRare
  • She middled the paper to fit it in the envelope.
bisect halve
3.
sportsTECH.UKhit the ball with the bat's centerTECH.UK
  • The player middled the ball perfectly.
center
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moderate solution between two extremes
The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.
compromise position between extremes
They found a middle ground in their negotiations.
reach a compromise between two different opinions or sides
We need to find the middle ground to solve this issue.
very remote or secluded area
We got lost in the middle of nowhere.
show a quality is a strong part of someone's character
Patience is her middle name.
be very fearless or act like a daredevil
He says danger is his middle name when he jumps off cliffs.

Origin of middle

Old English, middel (middle)

Examples of middle in a sentence

  • The middle section of the book was thrilling.
  • She took the middle seat on the plane.
  • The middle chapter explains the method clearly.
  • He stood in the middle of the room, unsure of where to go.
  • The middle of the book contains the most exciting chapter.
  • We met in the middle of the park.

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  1. French:central, centre, ...
  2. German:mittlere, Mitte, ...
  3. Italian:centrale, centro, ...
  4. Spanish:del medio, centro, ...
  5. Portuguese:do meio, centro, ...
  6. Chinese:中间的, 中心, ...
  7. Japanese:中央の, 中心, ...
  8. Arabic:وَسَطِي, مُنْتَصَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶמְצָעִי, אֶמְצַע, ...
  10. Russian:средний, центр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:середній, середина, ...
  12. Hindi:बीच का, बीच, ...
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