ALL meanings of temperately
tem·per·ate
T t - 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