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temper

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Synonyms and Antonyms of temper

1 a special quality or impression associated with something

there's a temper of tranquillity about the retreat that visitors find very inviting

Synonyms of temper

air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, vibration(s)

Words Related to temper

aureole (or aureola), mystique, romance

feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit

attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait

color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

2 a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt

Synonyms of temper

cheer, feather, humor, mode, mood, spirit

Words Related to temper

angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint

emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment

belief, conviction, judgment (or judgement), mind, opinion

expression, tone, vein

character, disposition, identity, individuality, makeup, mettle, personality, selfhood, self-identity, temper, temperament

responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity

Phrases Synonymous with temper

3 one's characteristic attitude or mood

she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease

Synonyms of temper

disposition, grain, nature, temperament

Words Related to temper

cheer, frame, habit, humor, inclination, mode, spirit

angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint

emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment, spirit

belief, conviction, judgment (or judgement), mind, notion, opinion, persuasion, view

expression, tone, vein

character, identity, individuality, makeup, mettle, personality, selfhood, self-identity, setup

responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity

Synonym Discussion of temper

disposition, temperament, temper, character, personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group. disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

- a cheerful disposition

temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

- an artistic temperament

temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

- a resilient temper

character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

- strength of character

personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

- a somber personality

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