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
  • Lipa forwent the softer runway styling, and toughened up the ladylike silhouette with a pair of towering, lace-up black leather knee-high boots by Le Silla.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Italy also temporarily toughened controls on travel from the country.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of toughened
Verb
  • Spread in one layer, then roast until the peppers have softened, about 15 minutes.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the most prominent voices warning about AI job losses have softened their tone.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of softened
Adjective
  • Tesla says the thrusters are powered by compressed air, meaning the car can replenish its thrust capacity on-the-go.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The floor is made from compressed leather scraps produced during the brand’s manufacturing process.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 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
  • 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
  • Jump to Comments More from Variety 3 Comments Comments are moderated.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of moderated
Adjective
  • However, Hamilton made up for it the next frame in a big way, leading off the top of the fifth inning with a solo home run to right center field off Griffin Jax, whose solid start ended on a bad note.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The fiber then emerges through its spinnerets in the solid form.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
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