TEMPERATE Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

temperate

adjective

ˈtem-p(ə-)rət

Definition of temperate

as in moderate

avoiding extremes in behavior or expression rather temperate in his appraisal of the movie, calling it good but not great

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as in sunny

marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low escaped a cold Midwestern winter by vacationing in a more temperate climate down south

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as in ascetic

given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites a soft-spoken, serious-minded person of temperate habits

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Recent Examples of temperate Wildfires are not typically a major threat in Britain, usually known for a temperate maritime climate and frequent wet weather, even in the summertime. — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 Most days still see hot and sticky temperatures, but evenings start to feel cooler and more temperate highs aren’t out of the question during the day either. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 That has a stronger impact in ecosystems like Canada’s boreal forests, California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and parts of temperate Europe that evolved under relatively cool, moist conditions. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Much of the Bay Area is set to see sizzling summer weather this weekend as temperatures hit the triple digits, but coastal areas will mostly avoid the swelter with much more temperate conditions. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temperate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperate

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But doubling down on defensive moderate talking points and ignoring a disillusioned working class are no longer winnable strategies.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
For Russians themselves, these measures are a stark contrast to the moderate freedoms they were allowed before 2022, when the war began.

— Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of moderate

Adjective

Sunlight Place the plant in a sunny window, south-facing if possible, and give it four to six hours of sunlight each day.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Cruise passengers considering a sunny sailing in the Caribbean may want to go ahead and book their cabins.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunny

Adjective

And there were posters tearing apart his otherworldly self-projection as a fakir, or ascetic, depicting him in his monogrammed suits, designer sunglasses, and aircraft.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Then, over the following years, came sustainability and strict reuse and ascetic renunciation, and today, finally, its photo series and articles advocated for a mild, slightly quirky anticapitalist metaphysics.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Definition of ascetic

Adjective

Now imagine that each bead carries a tiny battery that continuously gives it a gentle push along the chain.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

Not everybody needs to spend the rest of their life totally abstinent with a cup of shitty coffee in a Styrofoam cup regurgitating platitudes.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
One of the sacrifices Dolan mentioned in his speech was staying abstinent.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of abstinent

Adjective

Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Deep loggias on all sides, shaded with palm-frond roofs, like Robinson Crusoe's cabin, are furnished to provide further living space in the balmy summers.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of balmy

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