Meaning of the word tempered in English
What does tempered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tempered
US /ˈtem.pɚd/
UK /ˈtem.pɚd/
Adjective
1.
limited or controlled, or made less extreme:
Example:
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Her ambitions are tempered by the scale of the task.
Suffix
1.
having or showing the stated type of temper:
Example:
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even-tempered
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