moderate
adjectiveHow many syllables in moderate?
There are 3 syllables in the word moderate.How to pronounce moderate:
Definition of moderate:
- moderate (adjective):
- not extreme or excessive
- being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme.
- avoiding extremes of behavior or expression observing reasonable limits
Synonyms for moderate:
average
calculated
calm
cautious
conservative
controlled
cool
deliberate
equable
fairish
indifferent
inhibited
intermediate
judicious
limited
medium
middle-of-the-road
mild
minimalist
moderateness
moderation
modest
normal
peaceable
reasonable
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Antonyms for moderate:
absolute
abundant
ample
appreciable
arrant
big
bountiful
broad
complete
considerable
decent
definite
detailed
enormous
excessive
extraordinary
extravagant
fair
full
generous
global
good
goodly
grand
great
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