Temperate (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(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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Meaning 2
Not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism".
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Examples
- The judge imposed a temperate sentence, taking into account the defendant's prior good behavior.
- She was known for her temperate approach to conflict resolution, always seeking a middle ground.
- The company's temperate response to the crisis helped to calm investors' nerves.
- The politician's temperate tone during the debate was a welcome change from the usual heated rhetoric.
- The teacher's temperate feedback on the student's essay helped to encourage improvement without being overly critical.
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Meaning 3
Not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking".
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