TEMPERED Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of tempered

as in hardened

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verb

past tense of temper

as in annealed

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as in softened

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Recent Examples of tempered

Adjective

Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design. — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Georgia has similar ambitions, if a tad more tempered. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tempered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered

Adjective

O’Brien’s Ted Keegan is a father, farmer and military veteran — a hardened man who’s spent much of his life following orders and keeping secrets.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
And yet, for a millennia after the fall of Rome, the world largely forgot about concrete, until, in the 18th century, an English mason found that mixing limestone and clay could form a paste that hardened underwater.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardened

Verb

Italy also temporarily toughened controls on travel from the country.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
But after Martínez-Olguín set the trial for March 2 — instead of November as Paramount had asked — the company grew antsy and toughened its legal tactics.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of toughened

Verb

At its center is Saujet Cannes, a tuberose creation softened by coconut water, peach blossom, solar amber, jasmine, neroli, vetiver and vanilla.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The drinks, developed with Pankaj Balachandran of Countertop, include a whisky highball made with water softened in clay pots over days.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of softened

Adjective

Tesla says the thrusters are powered by compressed air, meaning the car can replenish its thrust capacity on-the-go.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
The floor is made from compressed leather scraps produced during the brand’s manufacturing process.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of compressed

Verb

During the session, moderated by Grace Barber-Plentie, BFI London Film Festival programmer, the star repeatedly drew applause and laughter from an adoring crowd that left the room buzzing about Ackie’s passion and natural charisma.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
The candidate forum, held on Thursday night in Woodland and moderated by League of Women Voters of Yolo County, was a more confrontational showdown than their debate just one day earlier.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderated

Adjective

Kansas City is investigating how one of its solid waste trucks struck a bicyclist over the weekend, leaving the rider with life-threatening injuries.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
The Packers themselves have been solid as a team offensively, but notably rank dead last in the league in rushing yards.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

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