Definitions

middling

[mid-ling] / ˈmɪd lɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

adequate, okay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mediocre passable run-of-the-mill so-so

STRONG

average common fair good intermediate mean medium moderate okay ordinary

WEAK

all right conventional decent fairish indifferent mid modest tolerable traditional unexceptional unremarkable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excellent exceptional superior

STRONG

abnormal bad extraordinary extreme noble uncommon unreasonable unsuitable unusual

Example Sentences

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Analysts are expected to scrutinize this plan on Tesla's conference call, particularly given the middling outlook for EVs after increased car sales boosted earnings a few years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

New York City, the country’s largest job market, had the highest scores for quality of life, but middling results for early career opportunities — and low housing affordability, Martin said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

But then, what does such recognition mean in an industry where original storytelling and concepts are diminished or obscured by mountains of middling?

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

January 2026 has seen a somewhat middling window.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

I knew only that we were the best students coming out of what was thought to be a middling, mostly black school in a middling, mostly black neighborhood.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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