Synonyms for tempered


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tem-perd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pərd

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Définition of tempered

Origin :
  • late 14c., "due proportion of elements or qualities," from temper (v.). The sense of "characteristic state of mind" is first recorded 1590s; that of "calm state of mind" in c.1600; and that of "angry state of mind" (for bad temper) in 1828. Meaning "degree of hardness and resiliency in steel" is from late 15c.
  • verb calm, moderate
  • verb harden
Example sentences :
  • It came from the furnace of the Revolution, tempered to the necessities of the times.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • They are not necessary; they might be avoided; at their worst they could be tempered.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • His dismissal from the staff was a wise move, tempered by unexpected clemency.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "I don't care who hears me," Adams said, harshly, though he tempered his loudness.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • It was a hot morning in June, tempered by a wind from the north-west.
  • Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
  • These odours were as yet vague, tempered by the moisture which clung to the ground.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Judson's joy at her acceptance was tempered, it seemed to me.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The two looked at one another in surprise, tempered with anger in the one and dismay in the other.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • For a moment, therefore, in his bearing bravado was tempered with hesitancy.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • Their discipline was tempered by kindness and an earnest Christian faith.
  • Extract from : « Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark » by Jens Christian Aaberg

Antonyms for tempered

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