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Grammar : Adv
Spell : tem-per-it, tem-prit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt



Definition of temperately

Origin :
  • late 14c., of persons, "modest, forbearing, self-restrained," from Latin temperatus "restrained, regulated," from past participle of temperare "to moderate, regulate" (see temper (v.)). Applied to climates mid-15c.; temperate zone is attested from 1550s. Related: Temperately; temperateness.
  • As in justly : adv fairly
  • As in moderately : adv to a degree, to some extent
  • As in mildly : adv gently
  • As in reasonably : adv to a moderate degree
  • As in soberly : adv moderately
Example sentences :
  • "I am no seeking to excuse the man," said Sir Archy, temperately.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • And he bade her feel his pulse, how temperately it beat, not like a madman's.
  • Extract from : « Tales from Shakespeare » by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb
  • "Well, they are of all kinds, of course," said Powell temperately.
  • Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand
  • "Now look here, Beth; don't be rabid," said Dan temperately.
  • Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand
  • They cared not for luxury; but they lived naturally and temperately.
  • Extract from : « Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England » by Richard Valpy French
  • But Cranmer, to whom they were chiefly entrusted, advanced them steadily and temperately.
  • Extract from : « A Child's History of England » by Charles Dickens
  • I do not object to this destination, if temperately pursued.
  • Extract from : « Thoughts on Man » by William Godwin
  • "At least, as a fair-minded man, you will look into the matter," said McNish temperately.
  • Extract from : « To Him That Hath » by Ralph Connor
  • Francis Galton has been temperately persistent in a marked degree.
  • Extract from : « Rustic Sounds » by Francis Darwin
  • As temperately as possible Andrews had passed these tidings on to Mrs. Darling.
  • Extract from : « The Tigress » by Anne Warner

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