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temperate

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

Meanings
verb
To render temperate; to moderate

Examples :

"The teacher tried to temperate the students' excitement before the field trip so they would listen to the safety instructions. "
character attitude nature

Related Words

Illustration appetites

appetites noun

/ˈæpɪtaɪts/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies awakened everyone's appetites, and soon the plate was empty. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration temperance

temperance noun

/ˈtɛmpərəns/ /ˈtɛmprəns/

Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence

"temperance in eating and drinking"

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration excessive

excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration passions

passions noun

/ˈpæʃənz/

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

"We share a passion for books."

Illustration indulgence

indulgence noun

/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/

The act of indulging

"Her indulgence in chocolate cake after a long week of exams was well-deserved. "

Illustration moderate

moderate noun

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

Illustration proceeding

proceeding verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."