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middle-of-the-road
[mid-l-uhv-thuh-rohd]
adjective
favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate.
of, relating to, or describing a type of popular music that avoids extremes of style and is catchy and tuneful enough to have broad appeal. MOR
noun
Also called easy listening.popular music having comparatively conventional, melodic qualities and hence having broad commercial appeal. MOR
middle-of-the-road
adjective
not extreme, esp in political views; moderate
of, denoting, or relating to popular music having a wide general appeal
Other Word Forms
- middle-of-the-roader noun
- middle-of-the-roadism noun
- ˈ-Ǵ-ٳ-ˈDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of middle-of-the-road1
Example Sentences
Broadcast news is a specific, middle-of-the-road animal whose viewers connect with the headline readers as opposed to the depth of the coverage itself.
You could buy a humdrum, middle-of-the-road robe from various big-box retailers, but a statement robe signals that you are, in fact, the kind of person who wants to be noticed and appreciated for their taste.
“We need to be that middle-of-the-road, trustworthy source. ... I think that’s our goal. The only way you can survive is not be an echo chamber of one side.”
He pitched himself to voters as a moderate Republican, saying he bucked his party on abortion and immigration, instead sticking to middle-of-the-road policy proposals.
Farage is keenly aware that to challenge for real power, he needs to attract middle-of-the-road voters turned off by endless scandals.
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