temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
ˈtem-p(ə-)rət 
1
a
: having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
b
: found in or associated with a moderate climate
temperate insects
2
: marked by moderation: such as
a
: keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : mild
b
: moderate in indulgence of appetite or desire
c
: moderate in the use of alcoholic beverages
d
: marked by an absence or avoidance of extravagance, violence, or extreme partisanship
3
: existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis
temperate bacteriophages
temperately
adverb
temperateness
noun
Examples of temperate in a Sentence
They had a temperate discussion.
He is a temperate man.
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
—Vogue, 13 July 2024
Best Time To Visit Locals know the fall and winter tend to be the best times to visit Siesta Key for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and lower humidity.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Earlier in the day, Zendaya stole the show at a more temperate reception downstairs, graciously taking selfies with throngs of starstruck revelers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
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Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
—Vogue, 13 July 2024
Best Time To Visit Locals know the fall and winter tend to be the best times to visit Siesta Key for temperate weather, smaller crowds, and lower humidity.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2024
Earlier in the day, Zendaya stole the show at a more temperate reception downstairs, graciously taking selfies with throngs of starstruck revelers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Temperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temperate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
ˈtem-p(ə-)rət
1
: being or kept within limits
2
: not going too far in satisfying one's needs or desires
3
: not drinking much liquor
4
: marked by self-control : restrained
temperate speech
5
: having or associated with a climate that is usually mild without extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures
temperately
adverb
temperateness
noun
Medical Definition
temperate
adjective
tem·per·ate
ˈtem-p(ə-)rət
1
: marked by moderation
especially
: moderate in the use of intoxicating liquors
2
: existing as a prophage in infected cells and rarely causing lysis
temperate bacteriophages
temperately
adverb
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