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Grammar : Verb
Spell : adjective, noun mod-er-it, mod-rit; verb mod-uh-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt; verb ˈmɒd əˌreɪt



Definition of moderated

Origin :
  • late 14c., originally of weather and other physical conditions, from Latin moderatus "within bounds, observing moderation;" figuratively "modest, restrained," past participle of moderari "to regulate, mitigate, restrain, temper, set a measure, keep (something) within measure," related to modus "measure," from PIE *med-es-, from base *med- (see medical (adj.)). The notion is "keeping within due measure." In English, of persons from early 15c.; of opinions from 1640s; of prices from 1904. Related: Moderateness.
  • verb restrain, control
  • verb mediate, arbitrate
Example sentences :
  • After some hours of huddling I observed that the temperature had moderated.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • When finally Dolly's outburst had moderated, the old lady spoke.
  • Extract from : « The Trimming of Goosie » by James Hopper
  • We might stick by Mr. de Vervillin until it moderated, and then pay our respects to him.
  • Extract from : « The Two Admirals » by J. Fenimore Cooper
  • "We have plenty of time," Philip said, as he moderated the pace at which they had started.
  • Extract from : « Saint Bartholomew's Eve » by G. A. Henty
  • She has taught our revolutionary spirits and moderated our party passions.
  • Extract from : « The Better Germany in War Time » by Harold Picton
  • Even play should be moderated and abstained from entirely if there is any pain.
  • Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
  • The weather had moderated, and rain had fallen during the night.
  • Extract from : « The Camp in the Snow » by William Murray Graydon
  • The gale had moderated, and the ship was again put on her course.
  • Extract from : « Archibald Hughson » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • So, as the gale had moderated somewhat, I determined to heave-to.
  • Extract from : « A Pirate of the Caribbees » by Harry Collingwood
  • Greatly am I to blame, not to have moderated my pleasure and your vivacity.
  • Extract from : « Imaginary Conversations and Poems » by Walter Savage Landor

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