tempered 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of temperednext
as in hardened

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tempered

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verb

past tense of temper
1
as in annealed

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as in softened

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Recent Examples of tempered
Adjective
Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Georgia has similar ambitions, if a tad more tempered. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tempered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered
  1. hardened
  2. toughened
  3. softened
  4. compressed
  5. lightened
  6. compacted
  7. moderated
  8. solid
Adjective
  • O’Brien’s Ted Keegan is a father, farmer and military veteran — a hardened man who’s spent much of his life following orders and keeping secrets.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And yet, for a millennia after the fall of Rome, the world largely forgot about concrete, until, in the 18th century, an English mason found that mixing limestone and clay could form a paste that hardened underwater.
    — Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardened
Verb
  • Recall the custom Yasmina Atta dress that married a plunging latex bodice with a frothy tulle tutu, slung low on the hips and toughened up with studded belts.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Italy also temporarily toughened controls on travel from the country.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of toughened
Verb
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Against the masculine lines of her pinstripe tailoring, that deliberately softened mouth offers necessary contrast.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of softened
Adjective
  • Each generation of tape (currently Gen 10) has seen meaningful increases in both compressed and uncompressed storage limits.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Those choices, made early, are what move a business from a compressed margin toward a software-grade one.
    — Mala Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • The service is not suitable for very fine hair or hair that has been heavily bleached or lightened.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Diaz’s blonde strands were lightened to an ashy platinum hue and trimmed to her shoulders.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of lightened
Adjective
  • National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
    — Ryan Brennan May 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Definition of compacted
Verb
  • In the conversation with Kelso, moderated by Cynthia Littleton, Variety’s co-Editor in Chief, Alba recalled the hard work of getting the company off the ground.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The debate was moderated by chief political anchor Dennis House and anchor Kathryn Hauser, while CCM’s executive director, Joe DeLong, also asked questions on the panel.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of moderated
Adjective
  • Precincts with more votes cast per square mile appear more solid, with areas with lower voter density fade to white.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempered. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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