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(adjective) not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking" |
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Antonyms: intemperate |
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| 2. |
(adjective) (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants" |
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Antonyms: intemperate |
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(satellite adjective) not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism" |
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Synonyms: moderate |
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