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
  • The infotainment system is reasonably easy to get along with, too.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a pinch on the road or during some other emergency, anything reasonably compatible is better than allowing the engine to overheat.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • While most healthy adults can tolerate moderately high protein intake, overloading on protein could create health problems, such as kidney damage and digestive issues.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Give this annual full sun to light shade and keep soil moderately moist.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 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
  • The young partier who witnessed the shooting from a passing car appears on the stand as a modestly dressed, middle-aged woman.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In recent years, Beijing has modestly reduced its holdings in US debt.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of modestly
Adverb
  • Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation also found that the Prison Rape Elimination Act was inadequately implemented.
    — Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of inadequately
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“Temperately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperately. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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