If you say that someone's behaviour shows moderation, you approve of them because they act in a way that you think is reasonable and not extreme.
[approval]
The United Nations Secretary General called on all parties to show moderation.
...the moderation and deep sense of responsibility which characterized their thinking.
See in moderation
2. See also moderate
moderation in British English
(ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the state or an instance of being moderate; mildness; balance
2.
the act of moderating
3. in moderation
moderation in American English
(ˌmɑdərˈeɪʃən)
noun
1.
a moderating, or bringing within bounds
2.
avoidance of excesses or extremes
3.
absence of violence; calmness
Idioms:
in moderation
Examples of 'moderation' in a sentence
moderation
We urge him now to show the same moderation in addressing the current situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Another thing that moderation stands opposed to is luxury.
Christianity Today (2000)
It still thinks in terms of the world of the great moderation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But will it also be a victory for good sense and moderation?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Research shows that moderation is the key to good health.
The Sun (2014)
And all things in moderation is a good way to live.
The Sun (2015)
The key to a healthy diet is moderation and balance.
The Sun (2016)
Their plan shows signs of moderation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is about balance and moderation.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The value of exercising moderation in all things, for example.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Doctors say the key thing is moderation, which means four cups a day max.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
When it comes to putting a healthy dish together, balance and moderation are key.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But given the right information, individuals will generally act with moderation and common sense in the interests of their families.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We have shown some moderation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But I always did those things in moderation.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We now know this great moderation concealed a lot of nasty things that were happening mainly beneath the surface, the unwinding of which triggered the crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The Kurds of northern Iraq have hitherto shown a moderation that makes possible cooperation with western forces and diplomacy.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Quotations
Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternativeHenry Kissinger
Moderation in all things
In other languages
moderation
British English: moderation /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/ NOUN
If someone's behaviour shows moderation, they act in a way that is reasonable and not extreme.
He urged the party to show moderation.
American English: moderation
Arabic: اعْتِدَالٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: moderação
Chinese: 适度
Croatian: umjerenost
Czech: střídmost
Danish: mådehold
Dutch: gematigdheid
European Spanish: moderación
Finnish: maltillisuus
French: modération
German: Mäßigkeit
Greek: μετριοπάθεια
Italian: moderazione
Japanese: 適度
Korean: 온건
Norwegian: måtehold
Polish: umiarkowanie
European Portuguese: moderação
Romanian: moderație
Russian: умеренность
Latin American Spanish: moderación
Swedish: återhållsamhet
Thai: ความพอประมาณ
Turkish: ılımlılık
Ukrainian: помірність
Vietnamese: sự điều độ
Chinese translation of 'moderation'
moderation
(mɔdəˈreɪʃən)
n(u)
中庸 (zhōngyōng)
in moderation适(適)度 (shìdù)
(noun)
Definition
the quality of being moderate
He called on all parties to show moderation.
Synonyms
restraint
A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power.
justice
We must win people round to the justice of our cause.
fairness
composure
Stopping briefly to regain her composure, she described her ordeal.
coolness
They praised him for his coolness under pressure.
temperance
The age of hedonism was replaced by a new era of temperance.
calmness
She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness.
equanimity
He faced his defeat with equanimity.
reasonableness
mildness
One reason for his success was his mildness and dignity.
justness
judiciousness
sedateness
moderateness
idiom
See in moderation
Quotation
Moderation is a virtue only in those who are thought to have an alternative [Henry Kissinger]
proverb
Moderation in all things
Additional synonyms
in the sense of calmness
She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness.
Synonyms
coolness,
cool (slang),
composure,
poise,
equanimity,
sang-froid,
self-possession,
dispassion,
impassivity,
imperturbability
in the sense of composure
Definition
the state of being calm or unworried
Stopping briefly to regain her composure, she described her ordeal.
Synonyms
calmness,
calm,
poise,
self-possession,
cool (slang),
ease,
dignity,
serenity,
tranquillity,
coolness,
aplomb,
equanimity,
self-assurance,
sang-froid,
placidity,
imperturbability,
collectedness,
sedateness
in the sense of coolness
They praised him for his coolness under pressure.
Synonyms
calmness,
control,
composure,
self-control,
self-discipline,
self-possession,
placidity,
level-headedness,
imperturbability,
collectedness,
sedateness,
placidness,
composedness,
dispassionateness
Synonyms of 'moderation'
moderation
Explore 'moderation' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of equanimity
Definition
calmness of mind or temper
He faced his defeat with equanimity.
Synonyms
composure,
peace,
calm,
poise,
serenity,
tranquillity,
coolness,
aplomb,
calmness,
phlegm,
steadiness,
presence of mind,
sang-froid,
self-possession,
placidity,
level-headedness,
imperturbability
in the sense of justice
Definition
the quality of being just
We must win people round to the justice of our cause.
Synonyms
justness,
fairness,
legitimacy,
reasonableness,
right,
integrity,
honesty,
legality,
rectitude,
rightfulness
in the sense of mildness
One reason for his success was his mildness and dignity.
Synonyms
gentleness,
kindness,
indulgence,
tenderness,
warmth,
moderation,
tranquillity,
softness,
clemency,
leniency,
smoothness,
calmness,
blandness,
forbearance,
meekness,
docility,
placidity,
mellowness,
lenity,
temperateness
in the sense of temperance
Definition
restraint or moderation, esp. in yielding to one's appetites or desires
The age of hedonism was replaced by a new era of temperance.