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Temperate

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ · adjective

Meaning

Moderate; not excessive..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Moderate; not excessive.
  2. Proceeding from temperance.
  3. Dependent on life in a temperate climate.
  4. (obsolete) To render temperate; to moderate

Example Sentences

temperate heat
He has a temperate demeanour
She is not hot, but temperate as the morn.
That sober freedom out of which there springs Our loyal passion for our temperate kings.
"Even in his most temperate moments he is constantly felling people with a hunting-crop."
The temperate sleeps, and spirits light as air.
temperate fishes
It inflames temperance, and temp'rates wrath.

Synonyms for temperate

abstemiouscalmcollectedcomposedcontinentcooldispassionateinexcitableimperturbableregularsedatesobersteadystaidtemperateundisturbedunexcitableunexcitedunimpassionedunpassionateunperturbedunruffledunstirredunsusceptiblemeasuredmellowmiddle of the roadmildmoderatenonexcessive

Antonyms for temperate

excitablefancifulpassionatetempestuousvolatilewildintemperate

Related Words

moderateequablemildabstemiousrestrainedlightmoderationhardenedevensoberlukewarmcentristcoolwarmtemperatureunderweartoughenedbalmyclementgentle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does temperate mean?

Temperate means Moderate; not excessive..

What is a synonym for temperate?

Common synonyms include abstemious, calm, collected, composed.

What is the opposite of temperate?

Possible antonyms include excitable, fanciful, passionate, tempestuous.

How do you use temperate in a sentence?

temperate heat

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