Antonyms for temperately

Grammar : Adv

Spell : tem-per-it, tem-prit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt

Definition of temperately

Origin : late 14c., of persons, "modest, forbearing, self-restrained," from Latin temperatus "restrained, regulated," from past participle of temperare "to moderate, regulate" (see temper (v.)). Applied to climates mid-15c.; temperate zone is attested from 1550s. Related: Temperately; temperateness.

As in justly : adv fairly
As in moderately : adv to a degree, to some extent
As in mildly : adv gently
As in reasonably : adv to a moderate degree
As in soberly : adv moderately

Example sentences :

"I am no seeking to excuse the man," said Sir Archy, temperately.
Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever

And he bade her feel his pulse, how temperately it beat, not like a madman's.
Extract from : « Tales from Shakespeare » by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb

"Well, they are of all kinds, of course," said Powell temperately.
Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand

"Now look here, Beth; don't be rabid," said Dan temperately.
Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand

They cared not for luxury; but they lived naturally and temperately.
Extract from : « Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England » by Richard Valpy French

But Cranmer, to whom they were chiefly entrusted, advanced them steadily and temperately.
Extract from : « A Child's History of England » by Charles Dickens

I do not object to this destination, if temperately pursued.
Extract from : « Thoughts on Man » by William Godwin

"At least, as a fair-minded man, you will look into the matter," said McNish temperately.
Extract from : « To Him That Hath » by Ralph Connor

Francis Galton has been temperately persistent in a marked degree.
Extract from : « Rustic Sounds » by Francis Darwin

As temperately as possible Andrews had passed these tidings on to Mrs. Darling.
Extract from : « The Tigress » by Anne Warner

Synonyms for temperately

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