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View usage for: (tempərɪt) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Temperate is used to describe a climate or a place which is never extremely hot or extremely cold. The Nile Valley keeps a temperate climate throughout the year. Synonyms: mild, moderate, balmy, fair More Synonyms of temperate 2. adjectiveIf a person's behaviour is temperate, it is calm and reasonable, so that they do not get angry or lose their temper easily. [formal] His final report to the President was far more temperate and balanced than the earliermemorandum. Synonyms: moderate, dispassionate, self-controlled, calm More Synonyms of temperate More Synonyms of temperate temperate in British English (ˈtɛmpərɪt, ˈtɛmprɪt) adjective1. having a climate intermediate between tropical and polar; moderate or mild in temperature 2. mild in quality or character; exhibiting temperance Derived forms temperately (ˈtemperately) adverb temperateness (ˈtemperateness) noun Word origin C14: from Latin temperātustemperate in American English (ˈtɛmpərɪt; ˈtɛmprɪt) adjective1. moderate in indulging the appetites; not self-indulgent; abstemious, esp. in the use of alcoholic liquors 2. moderate in one's actions, speech, etc.; self-restrained 3. moderate or restrained a temperate reply 4. a. neither very hot nor very cold said of climate, etc. b. having a temperate climate SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmoderate Derived forms temperately (ˈtemperately) adverb temperateness (ˈtemperateness) noun Word origin ME temperat < L temperatus, pp. of temperare, to temper Examples of 'temperate' in a sentencetemperate In other languagestemperate British English: temperate ADJECTIVE Temperate is used to describe a climate or a place which is never extremely hot or extremely cold. The area keeps a temperate climate throughout the year. - American English: temperate
- Brazilian Portuguese: temperado
- Chinese: > 温和的气候或地区
- European Spanish: moderado
- French: tempéré
- German: gemäßigt
- Italian: temperato
- Japanese: 温和な
- Korean: 온화한
- European Portuguese: temperado
- Latin American Spanish: templado
Definition of a climate which is never extremely hot or extremely cold The valley keeps a temperate climate throughout the year. Synonyms Opposites severe , extreme , harsh , intemperate , inclement , torrid Definition mild or moderate in quality or character His final report was more temperate than earlier ones. Synonyms moderateself-controlled mild self-restrained Opposites wild , uncontrolled , unrestrained , undisciplined , intemperate , unreasonable Definition mild or moderate in quality or character He lived a temperate and contented life. Synonyms Opposites intemperate , immoderate , excessive , prodigal , inordinate Additional synonymsI party a bit, and then I'll be abstinent for ages. Synonyms self-denying, continent, moderate, sober, abstaining, self-controlled, temperate, forbearing, abstemious, self-restraining Definition (of weather) mild and pleasant a balmy summer's evening Synonyms mild, warm, calm, moderate, pleasant, clement, tranquil, temperate, summery Definition (of weather) windless The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed. Synonyms still, quiet, smooth, peaceful, mild, serene, tranquil, placid, halcyon, balmy, restful, windless, pacificAdditional synonymsDefinition not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened. Synonyms cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal) Definition (of the weather) mild The area is usually known for its clement weather. Synonyms mild, fine, fair, calm, temperate, balmyDefinition (of people) in control of their feelings She was standing beside him, very calm and composed. Synonyms calm, together (slang), cool, collected, relaxed, confident, poised, at ease, laid-back (informal), serene, tranquil, sedate, self-controlled, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable, unruffled, self-possessed, imperturbable, unworried, keeping your cool, as cool as a cucumber, chilled (informal), grounded Synonyms self-restrained, sober, austere, celibate, ascetic, chaste, abstemious, abstinentDefinition not influenced by emotion He spoke in a flat dispassionate tone. Synonyms unemotional, cool, collected, calm, moderate, composed, sober, serene, unmoved, temperate, unfazed (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcited, unexcitable Definition even-tempered and reasonable He was a man of the most equable temperament. Synonyms even-tempered, calm, composed, agreeable, serene, easy-going, placid, temperate, level-headed, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, imperturbable, unexcitable Definition calm and not easily angered He was normally a very even-tempered person. Synonyms calm, steady, peaceful, composed, cool, serene, tranquil, placid, level-headed, cool-headed, unruffled, imperturbable, equable, unexcitable Definition fine or cloudless Weather conditions were fair. Synonyms fine, clear, dry, bright, pleasant, sunny, favourable, clement, cloudless, unclouded, sunshiny Definition temperate or moderate The wind had dropped to a gentle breeze. Synonyms moderate, low, light, easy, soft, calm, slight, mild, soothing, clement, temperate, balmyDefinition not making unfair demands a perfectly reasonable decision Synonyms fair, just, right, acceptable, moderate, sensible, equitable, justifiable, well-advised, well-thought-out, tenableAdditional synonymsDefinition having or showing good sense or judgment She was a sensible girl and did not panic. Synonyms intelligent, practical, reasonable, rational, sound, realistic, sober, discriminating, discreet, sage, shrewd, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, prudent, sane, canny, judicious, far-sighted, sagacious, grounded Definition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded Definition (of a breeze or climate) temperate, mild, or pleasant a soft breeze Synonyms mild, delicate, caressing, temperate, balmyDefinition having a calm personality Their characters are fully formed and they are both very stable children. Synonyms well-balanced, balanced, sensible, reasonable, rational, clear-headed, sound of mind, mentally sound |