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- [tem-per-it, tem-prit]
- /ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt/
- /ˈtempərətlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tem-per-it, tem-prit]
- /ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt/
Definitions of temperately word
- adjective temperately moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge. 1
- adjective temperately moderate as regards indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors. 1
- adjective temperately not excessive in degree, as things, qualities, etc. 1
- adjective temperately moderate in respect to temperature; not subject to prolonged extremes of hot or cold weather. 1
- adjective temperately Microbiology. (of a virus) existing in infected host cells but rarely causing lysis. 1
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Origin of temperately
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English temperat < Latin temperātus, past participle of temperāre to exercise restraint, control. See temper, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Temperately
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
temperately popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
temperately usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for temperately
adv temperately
- a little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- averagely — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
adverb temperately
- abstemiously — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- collectedly — In a collected manner; calmly.
- duteously — In a duteous manner.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- evenhandedly — In an evenhanded manner.
Antonyms for temperately
adverb temperately
- drunkenly — intoxicated; drunk.
- intemperately — given to or characterized by excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
- intoxicatedly — In an intoxicated fashion; drunkenly.
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