All moderate synonyms
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M m adj moderate
- indifferent β without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- mediocre β of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
- paltry β ridiculously or insultingly small: a paltry sum.
- passable β capable of being passed through, beyond, or over; fit to be traversed, penetrated, crossed, etc., as a road, forest, or stream.
- trivial β of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- unexceptional β not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
- fairish β moderately good, large, or well: a fairish income.
verb moderate
- referee β one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
- facilitate β to make easier or less difficult; help forward (an action, a process, etc.): Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
- umpire β a person selected to rule on the plays in a game.
- orchestrate β Arrange or score (music) for orchestral performance.
- direct β to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- manage β to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- conduct β When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out.
- chair β A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. Chairs have a back and four legs.
- judge β Alan L(aVern) born 1932, U.S. astronaut.
- negotiate β to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
- preside β to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
- make peace β the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
noun moderate
- stick in the mud β someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.
- rightist β of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
- egalitarian β asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.
- right wing β members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- traditionalist β adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
- conventionalist β conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
- preserver β to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- easy-listening β Also called easy listening. popular music having comparatively conventional, melodic qualities and hence having broad commercial appeal.
- tory β a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
- standpat β standpatter.
- silk-stocking β rich or luxurious in dress.
- conserver β One who conserves.
- classicist β A classicist is someone who studies the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
- democrat β A Democrat is a member or supporter of a particular political party which has the word 'democrat' or 'democratic' in its title, for example the Democratic Party in the United States.
adjective moderate
- sensible β having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- temperate β moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
- enough β As much or as many as required.
- adequate β If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- sufficient β adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- relative β a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
- fair β free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- rational β agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- even β Flat and smooth.
- equable β (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
- average β An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
- so-so β Also, soso. indifferent; neither very good nor very bad.
- normal β conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.