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
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