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 its diverse, picturesque landscapes and temperate year-round weather, California is a dreamy respite for many. — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 Most people contract the virus during early childhood in temperate regions, but in tropical regions, initial infection typically occurs later in adolescence and early adulthood. — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 September is an excellent time to plant these because the weather is temperate and the shrubs have time to establish a strong root system before winter. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Unlike the standard conditions of cool nights and temperate days historically needed, this varietal was developed to thrive in colder places like New York, New England, and even Quebec. — Paula Weatherby, Florida Times-Union, 5 Sep. 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
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  • As China‘s longest public holiday of the year, overall retail data showed moderate improvement.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The weather service is warning that there is a moderate, or 40% chance, of excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in places like San Diego, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Escondido, Palm Springs and Twentynine Palms.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of moderate
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  • Stop at Callicoon Wine Merchant for a bottle paired with a stinky cheese on their sunny patio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to the forecast, Saturday will start out mostly sunny with wind gusts up to 20 mph.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunny
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  • But there is a certain ascetic simplicity to this labyrinthine heritage building that remains relatively unadorned.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And there were posters tearing apart his otherworldly self-projection as a fakir, or ascetic, depicting him in his monogrammed suits, designer sunglasses, and aircraft.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascetic
Adjective
  • The coming-of-age drama, based on Coffey’s life, follows a high school student with mild cerebral palsy trying to wrestle for the school’s scholastic wrestling team.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 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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  • This one, steeped in milk and cream, sparks off the roof of your mouth with a gentle chile burn and the pleasantly numbing zap of cloves.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The American Medical Association recommends chin tucks, gentle neck rotations and half-neck circles during the day.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gentle
Adjective
  • The body of research on non-abstinent recovery has been growing as well.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Not everybody needs to spend the rest of their life totally abstinent with a cup of shitty coffee in a Styrofoam cup regurgitating platitudes.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of abstinent
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  • On a balmy April afternoon at Abbey Road Studios in London, a 74-piece orchestra comprised of violinists, cellists, flautists and even an organ-payer, is packed into Studio One.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • On a balmy September night in Paris, analog was the on the brain as Revolve celebrated the launch of its glossy new magazine on day two of Paris Fashion Week.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of balmy

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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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