Temperately
adverb
In a moderate or restrained manner, not extreme or excessive.
He drank and ate temperately.

adverb
In a manner showing self-restraint in eating and drinking alcohol.
She lives a temperately lifestyle.

Often appears as...
- live temperately
- eat temperately
adverb
In a moderate or restrained manner, not extreme or excessive.
He drank and ate temperately.

adverb
In a manner showing self-restraint in eating and drinking alcohol.
She lives a temperately lifestyle.

Often appears as...
- live temperately
- eat temperately
Definition 1 of 2

Moderation Key
Use 'temperately' to emphasize balanced behavior or consumption, especially to avoid excess.

Even during celebrations, he behaved temperately.
Balanced Response
'Temperately' often suggests calmness in reaction, avoiding dramatic or emotional extremes.

She responded temperately to the criticism.
Positive Connotation
The word carries a positive undertone, as it implies thoughtfulness and control.

He is known to discuss even sensitive topics temperately.
Moderation Key
Use 'temperately' to emphasize balanced behavior or consumption, especially to avoid excess.

Even during celebrations, he behaved temperately.
Balanced Response
'Temperately' often suggests calmness in reaction, avoiding dramatic or emotional extremes.

She responded temperately to the criticism.
Positive Connotation
The word carries a positive undertone, as it implies thoughtfulness and control.

He is known to discuss even sensitive topics temperately.
Moderation Key
Use 'temperately' to emphasize balanced behavior or consumption, especially to avoid excess.

Even during celebrations, he behaved temperately.
Balanced Response
'Temperately' often suggests calmness in reaction, avoiding dramatic or emotional extremes.

She responded temperately to the criticism.
Positive Connotation
The word carries a positive undertone, as it implies thoughtfulness and control.

He is known to discuss even sensitive topics temperately.
Quote examples
William Allen White
American Editor
Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.

Quote examples
Philip Massinger
English Dramatist
Let us love temperately, things violent last not.

Quote examples
William Allen White
American Editor
Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.

Quote examples
Philip Massinger
English Dramatist
Let us love temperately, things violent last not.

Example 1 of 2
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