averagely

A student performs averagely on a math test.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is typical or usual: "averagely" describes something done in a way that is not exceptional, conforming to the average or standard.
   • To a moderate or mediocre degree: It indicates a level that is neither very good nor very bad, falling in the middle range of quality or quantity.

Usage Examples

• (The performance was typical, not outstanding or poor.)
• (Her cooking is of moderate quality.)
• (The growth was ordinary, neither high nor low.)

Advanced Usage

• "averagely talented": having talent that is neither exceptional nor deficient.

  • He was an averagely talented musician, capable of playing in a local band but not destined for fame. (His skill level was ordinary.)

• "averagely sized": of a size that is typical or median.

  • The house was averagely sized for the neighbourhood, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. (Its size was typical.)

Variants and Related Words

• Average (noun/adj): the typical or normal amount, quality, or level.
  • The average score on the exam was 75%. (The typical score.)
• Average (verb): to calculate the mean of a set of numbers.
  • We need to average the data to find the central value. (To compute the average.)

Synonyms

• Mediocrely: in a way that is of only moderate quality; not very good.
• Typically: in a manner that is characteristic or usual.
• Moderately: to a moderate extent; not extremely.

Antonyms

• Exceptionally: in a way that is unusual or outstanding.
• Remarkably: in a way that is worthy of attention; strikingly.

Related Idioms

• "Run of the mill": ordinary, not special (often used with "averagely" in context).
  • The movie was just run of the mill, averagely entertaining. (It was typical and unremarkable.)