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Comparative
more medium
Superlative
most medium
1
having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle
- They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.
- The medium suitcase held enough clothes for a week-long trip.
- She purchased a medium shirt, finding it to be a comfortable fit.
- The painting was of medium size, filling the space on the wall nicely.
2
(of meat) cooked in a way that there is only a small amount of pink flesh inside
- The chicken breast was grilled until it reached medium doneness, with a moist and tender texture.
- The hamburger was grilled to medium, satisfyingly juicy with a hint of pinkness.
- The lamb chops were cooked to medium, perfectly tender with a pink center, and served with mint sauce.
- She ordered her burger medium, so it would be juicy but not undercooked.
- I prefer my steak cooked medium, with just a hint of pink in the center.