CEFR B1

middling

adjective

Meaning

Neither very good nor very bad; average or mediocre.

Examples

The film received middling reviews from critics.
His performance in the game was middling, with a few good plays but many mistakes.

Synonyms: average, ordinary, mediocre, fair

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middling (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdlɪŋ/

Definition

Neither very good nor very bad; average or mediocre.

Examples

The film received middling reviews from critics.
His performance in the game was middling, with a few good plays but many mistakes.
She has a middling ability in mathematics, not strong enough for advanced courses but not weak either.

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