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temperate

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/adjective2 syllables

Temperate means: not extreme in behavior.

Synonyms for temperate23

adjective, as in not extreme in behavior

abstemious, light, moderate, restrained, mild

adjective, as in (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

cold-temperate, equable, clement

adjective, as in not extreme

moderate, mild

also used for temperate

measured, mellow, middle of the road, nonexcessive, nonextreme, nonfanatic, proper, reasonable, calm, collected, composed, continent, cool, dispassionate, inexcitable

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Opposites of temperate

intemperate

What does temperate mean?3

adjective

1

not extreme in behavior“temperate in his habits”

2

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate“a temperate region”

3

not extreme“a moderate penalty”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Temperate in a sentence

  • In temperate countries, colds and flu rise and fall with the seasons.Hybrid
  • On the contrary, the priests should adhere to a blameless, sober and temperate life.AlanF_US
  • They hope that a temperate response will prevent further violent incidents.Nylez
  • Heathers can grow very well in temperate climates.Amastan
  • They can be found around the world in temperate and tropical oceans.pip
  • I like the temperate months more than the cold ones.sfgdh
  • Leatherbacks are found across the globe in temperate and tropical latitudes and are highly migratory.Hybrid
  • The climate in this region is temperate.sundown

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