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Temperately: meaning, definitions and examples

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temperately

 

[ ˈtɛmpərɪtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Temperately means in a moderate, mild, or self-restrained manner. It refers to acting or behaving in a way that avoids extremes, particularly in emotion or behavior.

Synonyms

calmly, moderately, restrained

Examples of usage

  • She spoke temperately during the heated debate.
  • He temperately addressed his concerns without raising his voice.
  • The team worked temperately despite the challenges.
  • They temperately celebrated their victory.
  • He approached the situation temperately to avoid conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "temperately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moderadamente

🇮🇳 मध्यम रूप से

🇩🇪 mäßig

🇮🇩 secara sedang

🇺🇦 помірно

🇵🇱 umiarkowanie

🇯🇵 適度に

🇫🇷 modérément

🇪🇸 moderadamente

🇹🇷 ılımlı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 온건하게

🇸🇦 باعتدال

🇨🇿 umírněně

🇸🇰 umiernene

🇨🇳 适度地

🇸🇮 zmerno

🇮🇸 mildilega

🇰🇿 орталықта

🇬🇪 საშუალოდ

🇦🇿 mülayimcə

🇲🇽 moderadamente

Word origin

The word 'temperately' originates from the Latin 'temperatus', which means 'moderate' or 'restrained'. This Latin term is derived from 'temperare', meaning 'to moderate, mix appropriately, or restrain'. The concept has been in use since the 14th century in English, reflecting a long-standing value in many cultures for moderation in behavior, emotion, and action. Originally, the term was often associated with the balance of bodily humors in medieval medicine, which influenced societal views on health, emotions, and temperament. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass a broader range of behaviors and attitudes, emphasizing the importance of moderation and control in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,708 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.