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:
He's a middling student, not excellent but not bad either.
The restaurant serves middling food at high prices.

Adverb

moderately; fairly

Example:
He's doing middling well in his new job.
The weather was only middling, not great for a picnic.