moderate

adjective

How many syllables in moderate?

There are 3 syllables in the word moderate.

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Divide moderate into syllables:

mod · er · ate

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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