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temper

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of temper

1 a special quality or impression associated with something

  • thereʼs 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

genius loci

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

strain

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

frame of mind

3 oneʼs 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

strain

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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