to a moderate degree

in a gentle manner

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

not extreme in behavior

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner

not extreme