temperately
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6.5
- adverb
- /ˈtɛmpərətli/
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moderadamente
- He spoke temperately during the debate, ensuring that his arguments were respectful and reasonable.
- say this temperately
Virtue can use wealth wisely, justly, temperately, courageously, right?
- Virtue can use wealth wisely, justly, temperately, courageously, right?
- If you do those things, then you'll be able to consume and enjoy temperately.
- So the virtues do apply to the external goods for the Stoics, which we should use and pursue and value prudently, justly, courageously and temperately.
- So he says for actions to be done temperately or justly, it does not suffice that they themselves have the right qualities.
Examples
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So he says for actions to be done temperately or justly, it does not suffice that they themselves have the right qualities.
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"You love him for the color of his eyes." "Most likely," Nyx said temperately.
Fiction book (1993) -
She approached the situation temperately, weighing her options before making a decision.
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To live temperately means to enjoy life's pleasures without overindulgence.
Synonyms
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1.0
With only a small amount of food or drink
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5.0
In a careful way that avoids risk
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3.5
Using only a small amount
Eating and drinking in a moderate way
Antonyms
How Restrained
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Etymology
Temperately comes from the root temper, which meant 'to mix' and 'to control' so things were not too much. Think of 'to temper' steel or to 'temper' your anger. Both mean to keep things steady, so temperately means doing something calmly and in a moderate way without too much.