Moderate

English Meaning

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

1. Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price.
2. Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate: a moderate climate.
3. Of medium or average quantity or extent.
4. Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
5. Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.
6. One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion.
7. To lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of.
8. To preside over: She was chosen to moderate the convention.
9. To become less violent, severe, or extreme; abate.
10. To act as a moderator.