Meaning of the word middling in English
What does middling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
middling
US /ˈmɪd.əl.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɪd.əl.ɪŋ/
Adjective
moderate or average in size, amount, or rank; mediocre
Example:
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He's a middling student, not excellent but not bad either.
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The restaurant serves middling food at high prices.
Adverb
moderately; fairly
Example:
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He's doing middling well in his new job.
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The weather was only middling, not great for a picnic.
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