moderation (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The quality of avoiding extremes; avoiding excess or undue enthusiasm.

Examples

• She believes in moderation when it comes to eating sweets.

• A balanced diet emphasizes moderation.

• His speech was a call for moderation and compromise.

How to Use moderation

in moderation (prepositional phrase)

To a moderate degree; not excessively. — "You can have dessert, but only in moderation."

call for moderation (collocation)

To urge or request a less extreme or more balanced approach. — "The international community called for moderation from both sides of the conflict."

exercise moderation (collocation)

To practice self-restraint and avoid extremes. — "She learned to exercise moderation in her spending habits."

Synonyms of moderation

Words with a similar meaning to moderation:

• temperance
• balance
• restraint
• sobriety

Antonyms of moderation

Words with the opposite meaning to moderation:

• excess
• extremism
• imbalance

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