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Mediocre Definition & Meaning

mediocre
adjective
  1. moderate to inferior in quality; "they improved the quality from mediocre to above average"
  2. lacking exceptional quality or ability; "a novel of average merit"; "only a fair performance of the sonata"; "in fair health"; "the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average"; "the performance was middling at best"
  3. poor to middling in quality; "there have been good and mediocre and bad artists"

"Mediocre" in song lyrics

See how mediocre is used in real songs:

  • "The great will always soar, above, the mediocre"
    3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect
  • "You living that mediocre"
    Baby Blak — Firewater
  • "Give knowledge to mediocre"
    Binary Star — Honest Expression

Usage tips for "mediocre"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mediocre" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mediocre to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does mediocre mean?
moderate to inferior in quality; "they improved the quality from mediocre to above average" lacking exceptional quality or ability; "a novel of average merit"; "only a fair performance of the sonata"; "in fair health"; "the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average"; "the performance was middling at best" poor to middling in quality; "there have been good and mediocre and bad artists"
What part of speech is mediocre?
Mediocre is an adjective.
How many definitions does mediocre have?
Mediocre has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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