Added 9 October 2026 moderating adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about moderating at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Lessening in intensity or strength. Related Words: alleviativealleviatoryanalgesicanalgeticanodynelenitivemitigativemitigatorypalliativetemperingweakeningallaying Back to today's word