Temperate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Temperate is an adjective meaning Moderate; not excessive.
Meaning
Moderate; not excessive.
More Meanings
- Proceeding from temperance.
- Dependent on life in a temperate climate.
- (obsolete) To render temperate; to moderate
Example Sentences
temperate heat
temperate fishes
He has a temperate demeanour
She is not hot, but temperate as the morn.
Word Forms
- temperates
- temperating
- temperated
Synonyms for temperate
Depending on context, synonyms include abstemious, calm, collected, composed, continent, cool.
Antonyms for temperate
Common opposites include excitable, fanciful, passionate, tempestuous, volatile, wild.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moderate, equable, mild, abstemious, restrained, light.
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