temperately

adverb

Definition of temperatelynext
as in reasonably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperately
  1. reasonably
  2. moderately
  3. acceptably
  4. modestly
  5. inadequately
Adverb
  • Making his feature directorial debut, Benetton delivers reasonably effective atmospherics but remains hamstrung by his script that seems to have been written by AI.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders can distinguish between capabilities required on day one and knowledge that a capable person can reasonably acquire.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • While milk is culturally beloved, health officials are urging people to consume it more moderately.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The artist describes marquetry as moderately difficult, requiring patience, precision, and a steady hand.
    — Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderately
Adverb
  • Those who answered acceptably were invited to in-person tryouts.
    — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • Somehow, the shameless concept of tanking has become an acceptably mainstream idea like destination weddings and the Paleo diet.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of acceptably
Adverb
  • Campaign reports filed with the Supervisor of Elections Office show Caruso and Democratic candidate Drucker raised and spent relatively modestly for a countywide campaign.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This is a player who has been a modestly above-average finisher throughout his career, and has a serious nose for cashing in greasy goals at the net front.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of modestly
Adverb
  • In the last decade and a half, a carrousel of feuding political factions took turns governing, all inadequately.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Last year Lee was questioned by legislators after the audit found staffing shortages and process failures had left thousands of cases inadequately investigated, including serious injuries and deaths.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inadequately
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“Temperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperately. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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