MODERATE definition: kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense. See examples of moderate used in a sentence.

The meaning of MODERATE is avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits. How to use moderate in a sentence.

MODERATE meaning: 1. neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength: 2. Moderate opinions, especially…. Learn more.

Definition of moderate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define moderate. moderate synonyms, moderate pronunciation, moderate translation, English dictionary definition of moderate. adj. 1. Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a …

moderate, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

mod′er•ate•ly, adv. mod′er•ate•ness, n. 1. reasonable, temperate, judicious, just, cool, steady, calm. Moderate, temperate, judicious, reasonable all stress the avoidance of excess--emotional, physical, …

noun One who is moderate in opinion or action; one who is opposed to extreme views or courses, especially in politics or religion.

A moderate is considered someone occupying any mainstream position avoiding extreme views. In American politics, a moderate is considered someone occupying a centre position on the left–right …

If you moderate something or if it moderates, it becomes less extreme or violent and easier to deal with or accept. They are hoping that once in office he can be persuaded to moderate his views.