264 Another Word for Moderate? - Moderate Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of moderate

The primary meaning of the word "moderate" is to make or become less extreme, intense, or severe.

Etymology of moderate

The word "moderate" comes from the Latin "moderatus", which is the past participle of "moderari", meaning "to control, regulate, or restrain", derived from "modus", meaning "measure, manner, or method"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is restrained or reasonable

Synonyms

temperate mild calm restrained reasonable balanced sober composed tranquil peaceful serene gentle lenient soft measured limited restrained controlled curbed checked mitigated alleviated reduced lessened diminished eased toned down subdued muted quiet still stable steady unvarying consistent uniform equable even steady average medium middle neutral impartial unbiased fair just equitable moderate restrained disciplined self-controlled reserved discreet tactful diplomatic considerate thoughtful prudent cautious careful judicious wise sage discerning perceptive astute shrewd sensible rational logical reasonable sound valid cogent convincing persuasive compelling moderate temperate mild calm peaceful serene gentle lenient soft measured limited restrained controlled curbed checked mitigated alleviated reduced lessened diminished eased toned down subdued muted quiet still stable steady unvarying consistent uniform equable even steady average medium middle neutral impartial unbiased fair just equitable

Definitions

(of a person or their behavior) restrained, reasonable, or avoiding excess or extremes
* (of a thing) average in amount, extent, or degree
* (of a political or religious group) having or showing moderate views, especially by being less extreme than some other group

Usage Examples

The moderate weather made it ideal for outdoor activities
* She tried to moderate her tone to avoid offending anyone
* The party's moderate stance on economic issues appealed to many voters

Antonyms

extreme intense severe excessive immoderate unreasonable irrational illogical unfair unjust biased prejudiced radical fanatic extreme fanatical zealous overzealous enthusiastic passionate fervent ardent intense passionate vehement violent fierce ferocious savage brutal harsh severe stringent rigid inflexible uncompromising unyielding obstinate stubborn intransigent unrelenting merciless pitiless ruthless cruel heartless