temperate
Neither hot nor
Temperate describes moderation—avoiding extremes.
A temperate climate is neither too hot nor too cold; temperate zones lie between the tropics and polar regions.
A temperate person exercises self-restraint: She remained temperate in her response despite the provocation.
Temperate habits avoid excess, especially regarding alcohol.
The word suggests balance and measured behavior.
Moderate in intensity
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- coolCalm or fashionable
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
balmy · clement · fair · comfortable · agreeable · gentle · breezy · equable
Year's four divisions
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
latitude · zone · biome · Mediterranean · oceanic · continental · maritime · subtropical
Free from agitation
- mildModerate in intensity
- gentleSoft and kind
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
levelheaded · placid · unexcitable · steady · serene · tranquil · peaceable · agreeable
Free from intoxication
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
- teetotalAvoiding all alcohol
- abstemiousPracticing restraint with indulgences
- dryFree from moisture
nonindulgent · restrained · ascetic · continent · moderate · controlled · disciplined · clean-living
Ability to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- modestyAbsence of vanity
equanimity · frugality · measured · judicious · discretion · sobriety · composure · forbearance
mild
Moderate in intensity
warm · balmy · clement · fair · comfortable · agreeable · gentle · breezy · equable · seasonal
seasons
Year's four divisions
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- springRecoiling metal spiral
deciduous · latitude · zone · biome · Mediterranean · oceanic · continental · maritime · subtropical · rainfall
calm
Free from agitation
reasonable · levelheaded · placid · unexcitable · steady · serene · tranquil · peaceable · agreeable · amiable
sober
Free from intoxication
- abstinentRefraining from pleasures
- teetotalAvoiding all alcohol
- abstemiousPracticing restraint with indulgences
dry · nonindulgent · restrained · ascetic · continent · moderate · controlled · disciplined · clean-living · alcohol-free
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- prudenceCareful, wise judgment
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
modesty · equanimity · frugality · measured · judicious · discretion · sobriety · composure · forbearance · self-discipline
- climateclimate change, climate, weather, global warming, greenhouse effect
- ecologyhabitat, ecosystem, balance, niche, food webs
- biology termscell, DNA, genetics, genetic, evolution
- coastal weatherdrizzle, overcast, ocean breeze, cloudy skies, rainfall
- gentlegentle, mild, soft, tender, meek
- habitatsforest, ocean, lake, river, pond
temperateintemperate
Lacking moderation or restraint
excessive · immoderate · self-indulgent · gluttonous · unrestrained
temperateextreme
Furthest from moderate
radical · fanatical · fanatic · immoderate · unreasonable
- room temperatureStandard indoor thermal level
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- high temperatureElevated thermal measurement
- water temperatureWarmth of a liquid
- low temperatureReduced thermal reading
- air temperatureHeat level of atmosphere
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