1
[ adjective ] not extreme in behavior

Examples

"temperate in his habits" "a temperate response to an insult" "temperate in his eating and drinking"

2
[ adjective ] (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

Examples

"a temperate region" "the temperate zones" "temperate plants"

Related terms

intemperate equable clement

3
[ adjective ] not extreme

Synonyms

moderate

Examples

"a moderate penalty" "temperate in his response to criticism"

Related terms

mild

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