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gemäßigt

moderately, with restraint

adverb ge-MEH-ssikht Rare
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Also means

in a measured way

Usage Note

gemäßigt describes controlled, non-extreme action or opinion: gemäßigt reagieren, gemäßigt kritisieren. Used in politics for the moderate wing of a party and in weather for temperate conditions.

Examples

"Er reagierte gemäßigt auf die Provokation."

Natural Translation

He reacted in a measured way to the provocation.

Literal Translation

He reacted moderately to the provocation.

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