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temperate
adjective(tem-per-ate)
not extreme
Synonyms: moderate,
Examples:
Temperate in his response to criticism.
temperate
adjective(tem-per-ate)
not extreme in behavior
Antonyms: intemperate,
Examples:
Temperate in his habits.
A temperate response to an insult.
Temperate in his eating and drinking.
temperate
adjective(tem-per-ate)
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
Antonyms: intemperate,
Examples:
A temperate region.
The temperate zones.
Temperate plants.

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