Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
middling
adjective
/ˈmɪd.lɪŋ/
Definition
Middling refers to something that is average or moderate in quality or degree.
Examples
- She received a middling grade on her exam, which was not what she was hoping for.
- The restaurant had a middling reputation, neither praised nor criticized by the locals.
- His performance was middling, leaving the judges unimpressed.
Meaning
The term describes a state of being neither very good nor very bad, often used to indicate a level of ordinariness or mediocrity.
Synonyms
- Average
- Moderate
- Ordinary
- Fair
- Unremarkable