temperate

adjective
UK: /ˈtempərət/
US: /ˈtempərət/

  1. Mild and not extreme; avoiding extremes of behavior or expression.

    1. The weather is temperate today, not too hot.
    2. He showed a temperate response, avoiding unnecessary anger in the situation.

  2. Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.

    1. We live in a temperate zone with four seasons.
    2. Temperate forests have a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees that thrive.

  3. Showing moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.

    1. She is temperate with food and rarely overeats.
    2. His temperate lifestyle has helped him to maintain good health for many years now.

Synonyms

mild moderate restrained reasonable
temperate verb

  1. To moderate or restrain; to make temperate.

    1. We must temperate our actions to avoid harm.
    2. The goal is to temperate enthusiasm with careful planning for better outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temperate" in English means: Mild and not extreme; avoiding extremes of behavior or expression., Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures., Showing moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking..

The phonetic transcription of "temperate" is /ˈtempərət/ in British English and /ˈtempərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "temperate": mild, moderate, restrained, reasonable.

Example usage of "temperate": "The weather is temperate today, not too hot.". More examples on the page.