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