English adjective: temperate | |||
1. | temperate (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate | ||
Samples | A temperate region. The temperate zones. Temperate plants. | ||
Similar | cold-temperate, equable | ||
See also | clement | ||
Antonyms | intemperate | ||
2. | temperate not extreme in behavior | ||
Samples | Temperate in his habits. A temperate response to an insult. Temperate in his eating and drinking. | ||
Similar | abstemious, light, moderate, restrained | ||
See also | mild, moderate | ||
Antonyms | intemperate | ||
3. | temperate not extreme | ||
Samples | A moderate penalty. Temperate in his response to criticism. | ||
Synonyms | moderate | ||
Similar | mild | ||
Antonyms | intense | ||