temperate

adjective

ˈtem-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce temperate (audio)
Definition of temperatenext
1
as in moderate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great

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2
as in sunny
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south

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3
as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits

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Recent Examples of temperate With warm temperatures in the summer that remain temperate through the winter, there’s never a bad time to visit Biloxi. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Spain's national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 111 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 104 degrees in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast. — CBS News, 23 June 2026 Spain’s national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 44 C (111 F) in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 40 C (104 F) in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast. — Samuel Petrequin, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Spain’s national weather service, Aemet, issued red alerts Tuesday for temperatures of 111 in southern Andalusia as well as warnings of thermometers hitting 104 in the normally temperate Cantabria and the Basque Country regions along its northern Atlantic coast. — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for temperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate
  1. moderate
  2. sunny
  3. ascetic
  4. mild
  5. abstemious
  6. gentle
  7. abstinent
  8. balmy
Adjective
  • Temperatures slowly moderate into the weekend back towards average, with high temperatures in the low 90s for the Sacramento and Modesto, thanks to the return of the Delta breeze, and upper 90s for Fresno and the rest of the San Joaquin Valley.
    — Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • Economic growth was moderate last year, which is leaving the housing market under some stress.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of moderate
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  • Boise is forecast to be sunny and hot on Wednesday, July 13, with a high near 98 and a low around 66.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • Tuesday will look a lot like Monday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s to low 90s across the region.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of sunny
Adjective
  • Once inside, warm, tropical breezes flow into the hotel’s ascetic, nevertheless grand lobby, wafting you towards a magical cloister filled with plants and robust Botero sculptures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
  • Grothendieck was intense and ascetic from his early days.
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
Definition of ascetic
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  • About 20% of infected people will develop mild symptoms such as a fever, body aches and nausea.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Early symptoms of ovarian cancer -- including mild bloating, stomach pain, or early satiety -- are easy to mistake for routine acid reflux, indigestion, or constipation.
    — Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of mild
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  • Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge.
    — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • His first term now looks practically abstemious.
    — Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of abstemious
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  • Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
    — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • To remove burn marks or sticky residues, Mock recommends applying the cleaner of your choice (can be a baking soda and white vinegar paste, or any gentle cleaner).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of gentle
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  • One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Like Ash Wednesday, Good Friday is a day where Catholics are obliged to fast and stay abstinent throughout the day until midnight.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of abstinent
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  • On a balmy June evening, a crowd of vampire obsessives descended upon the Upper West Side’s Beacon Theatre in a sea of black and red.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • They’re also constructed with an antimicrobial fabric that wicks away moisture, which is particularly handy during balmy summer days.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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