English English Dictionary

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Result for Temperate

Temperate (v. t.)

Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

Temperate (v. t.)

Not marked with passion; not violent; cool; calm; as, temperate language.

Temperate (v. t.)

Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.

Temperate (v. t.)

Proceeding from temperance.

Temperate (v. t.)

To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper.