restrainedly

adverb

Definition of restrainedlynext
as in reasonably

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  1. moderately
  2. poorly
  3. economically
Adverb
  • Their data also reveals that tourists were 2 percent less likely to stay overnight if water tasted slightly salty, which increased to 8 percent and 11 percent if water tasted moderately or very salty, respectively.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The second Israeli was more moderately hurt and has undergone two different surgeries on his limbs, Shoshan said.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of moderately
Adverb
  • The best ideas in the world won’t capture mindshare if they’re poorly executed.
    Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • LaVine was in the spotlight last season for playing poorly through a foot injury while also navigating a thorny standoff with the front office over a trade request.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of poorly
Adverb
  • Displaced workers and economically insecure populations are gravitating toward populist movements, which promise protectionism, anti-globalization policies, and curbs on immigration.
    Amir Husain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Rich countries that were struggling to cut their own emissions began choking off funding in the developing world for fossil-fuel projects that were economically beneficial.
    Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of economically
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