middling Definition
- 1moderately good, but not very good
- 2average in size, amount, or quality
Using middling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "middling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The food was middling, not great but not terrible either.
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He received a middling grade on his exam.
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The company's performance has been middling this year.
middling Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of middling
from Middle English 'myddlynge', meaning 'intermediate'
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Summary: middling in Brief
The term 'middling' [ˈmɪdlɪŋ] refers to something that is moderately good, but not very good. It can also mean average in size, amount, or quality. Examples include 'The food was middling' and 'He received a middling grade on his exam.' Synonyms include 'average' and 'mediocre,' while antonyms include 'excellent' and 'outstanding.'
