middling.
Of intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.
Meaning & usage
Of intermediate or average size, position, or quality; mediocre.
The football team is never the worst or best in its league; its position is always middling.
In fairly good health.
Where this word comes from
The noun is probably from middle (noun) + -ing; the adjective is most likely derived from the noun, and the adverb from the adjective.
Fairly, moderately, somewhat.
Not too badly, with modest success.
Where this word comes from
The noun is probably from middle (noun) + -ing; the adjective is most likely derived from the noun, and the adverb from the adjective.
Something of intermediate or average size, position, or quality.
Something of intermediate or average size, position, or quality. Preceded by the: people of moderate means; members of the middle class.
Where this word comes from
The noun is probably from middle (noun) + -ing; the adjective is most likely derived from the noun, and the adverb from the adjective.
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