temperate

1. 1

   Moderate; not excessive.

   • temperate heat
   • He has a temperate demeanour
2. 2

   Moderate; not excessive.; Specifically, moderate in temperature.

   • These trees can only grow in temperate climates.
3. 3

   Moderate; not excessive.; Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions

   • temperate in eating and drinking.
   • August 9, 1768, Benjamin Franklin, To John Alleyne, Esq. On Early Marriages Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy.
4. 4

   Proceeding from temperance.

   • The temperate sleeps, and spirits light as air.
5. 5

   Dependent on life in a temperate climate.

   • temperate fishes

syn. abstemious · calm · collected · composed · continent · cool · dispassionate · inexcitable · imperturbable · regular · sedate · sober

ant. excitable · fanciful · passionate · tempestuous · volatile · wild

1. 1

   To render temperate; to moderateobsolete

   • It inflames temperance, and temp'rates wrath.