tempered

adjective
UK: /ˈtempəd/
US: /ˈtempərd/

  1. Having a moderate or restrained quality; not extreme.

    1. The tempered wind felt nice on my skin that day.
    2. She offered a tempered response, carefully considering her words.

  2. Made stronger or more resilient by a process involving heat and cooling.

    1. The tempered glass is much harder to break now.
    2. Tempered steel is used in the construction of bridges for durability.

  3. Having a good or even disposition; not easily angered.

    1. He is known for his tempered personality, always calm.
    2. A tempered leader can handle difficult situations effectively.

Synonyms

moderate controlled restrained
tempered verb

  1. To moderate or restrain; to make less intense or severe.

    1. The rain tempered the heat wave a bit.
    2. He tempered his criticism with words of encouragement for me.

  2. To strengthen a metal by heat treatment.

    1. The blacksmith tempered the sword, making it strong.
    2. Tempered steel is essential for tools that undergo heavy use.

  3. To bring something to a suitable state by mixing or combining ingredients.

    1. The artist tempered the paint to achieve the right consistency.
    2. She tempered the chocolate with cream to make a smooth ganache.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tempered" in English means: Having a moderate or restrained quality; not extreme., Made stronger or more resilient by a process involving heat and cooling., Having a good or even disposition; not easily angered..

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

Synonyms for "tempered": moderate, controlled, restrained.

Example usage of "tempered": "The tempered wind felt nice on my skin that day.". More examples on the page.