Definition of Moderation

the act of restraining oneself from doing something excessively

Examples of Moderation in a sentence

Eating fatty foods is acceptable as long as you do it in moderation without overdoing it.  🔊

The police department warns drivers to drink in moderation on New Year’s Eve so that they don’t get behind the wheel while drunk.  🔊

Since California struggles with droughts, Californians must use water in moderation.  🔊

Instead of depriving myself of eating desserts, I simply decided to eat in moderation so that I could continue this lifestyle.  🔊

Fearing that Jane would become addicted to gambling, her family allowed her to gamble in moderation which was once a month.  🔊

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