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TEMPERATELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does temperately mean?
• TEMPERATELY (adverb)
The adverb TEMPERATELY has 3 senses:
1. with restraint
2. without extravagance
3. in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Familiarity information: TEMPERATELY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With restraint
Context example:
he used the privileges of his office temperately
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without extravagance
Context example:
these preferences are temperately stated
Pertainym:
temperate (not extreme in behavior)
Sense 3
Meaning:
In a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Synonyms:
abstemiously; temperately
Context example:
indulged temperately in cocktails
Pertainym:
temperate (not extreme in behavior)
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