well-tempered

adjective

Definition of well-tempered

1a obsolete : properly constituted physically a strong well-tempered stomach —Algernon Sydney

b : having a good or equable disposition especially : good-natured a discreet and well-tempered officer —George Grote

2 : treated so as to develop the desired degree of hardness and elasticity well-tempered steel a well-tempered sword blade

3 : mixed to the proper consistency —used especially of mortar and clay

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about well-tempered

Dictionary Entries near well-tempered

well-thought-of

well-thought-out

Statistics for well-tempered

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for well-tempered

The first known use of well-tempered was in the 14th century

See more words from the same century

Comments on well-tempered

What made you want to look up well-tempered? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

secrete

to deposit or conceal in a hiding place

Test Your Vocabulary

Name that Food Quiz

Name these cookies!

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games