moderated
ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of moderated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlkept within reasonable limits
  • The moderated discussion allowed everyone to speak without chaos.
controlled regulated restrained
2.
intensityreduced in intensity or severity
  • The moderated climate in the region made it a pleasant place to live.
diminished softened tempered
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Origin of moderated

Latin, moderatus (restrained)

Terms with moderated included in their meaning

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emotion
not moderated or controlled
balance
not moderated or lessened by other influences

Examples of moderated in a sentence

  • The moderated tone of the debate was appreciated by all.
  • The moderated noise levels were more tolerable.
  • Her moderated tone helped ease the tension.

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  1. French:modéré, atténué, ...
  2. German:kontrolliert, gemäßigt, ...
  3. Italian:moderato, attenuato, ...
  4. Spanish:moderado, atenuado, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderado, suavizado, ...
  6. Chinese:适度的, 缓和的, ...
  7. Japanese:穏やかな, 和らいだ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضْبَط, مُعْتَدِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתוּן, ...
  10. Russian:умеренный, смягчённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помірний, пом'якшений, ...
  12. Hindi:संयमित, समशीतोष्ण, ...
moderate
ˈmɑː.dər.ət

Definition of moderate - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
level of intensitynot extreme or excessive
  • The moderate weather made it a perfect day for a picnic..
average balanced medium
2.
qualityhaving average quality or extent
  • The restaurant offers moderate food at reasonable prices.
average medium ordinary
3.
medicalmore than mild, less than severe
  • The patient is experiencing moderate pain after the surgery.
average medium
4.
politicsholding balanced political views
  • She is known for her moderate stance on economic issues.
centrist middle-of-the-road

Verb

1.
intensitytr.reduce the intensity or severity of somethingtr.
  • She tried to moderate her tone during the debate.
alleviate diminish lessen
2.
act as chairpersonintr.preside over a meeting or discussionintr.
  • She moderated the debate with skill and patience..
chair facilitate lead
3.
internettr.monitor online content for inappropriate materialtr.
  • She was hired to moderate the chatroom.
censor review screen

Noun

1.
politicsperson with balanced political views
  • She is considered a moderate in the political debate.
centrist neutral
2.
religionDatedUKmember of historical Scottish Church groupDatedUK
  • The moderates played a key role in the church's history.
churchgoer parishioner
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Expressions with moderate

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weather conditions that are not extreme
Farmers prefer moderate weather for planting crops.
reduce the intensity of your actions
Please moderate your behavior; your shouting is scaring the children.
adjust your hopes to be more realistic
You should moderate your expectations about the project's success.
state that is neither very good nor very bad
The car was in moderate condition when we bought it.
of a size that is neither large nor small
They moved into a moderate-size house suitable for their family..
having a size between small and large
The moderate-sized room was perfect for the meeting.

Origin of moderate

Latin, moderatus (restrained)

Examples of moderate in a sentence

  • The moderate noise level was tolerable.
  • The hotel provides moderate accommodations for travelers.
  • His performance was moderate, neither outstanding nor poor.
  • She had moderate symptoms of the illness.
  • The injury caused moderate discomfort.
  • The candidate's moderate views appeal to many voters.

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  1. French:modéré, modérer, ...
  2. German:mäßig, mäßigen, ...
  3. Italian:mite, moderare, ...
  4. Spanish:moderado, moderar, ...
  5. Portuguese:moderado, moderar, ...
  6. Chinese:温和的, 缓和, ...
  7. Japanese:適度な, 和らげる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَدِل, خَفَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתוּן, לְמַתֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:умеренный, смягчать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помірний, пом'якшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्यम, कम करना, ...
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