Antonyms for tempered

Grammar : Verb

Spell : tem-perd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pərd

Definition of tempered

Origin : late 14c., "due proportion of elements or qualities," from temper (v.). The sense of "characteristic state of mind" is first recorded 1590s; that of "calm state of mind" in c.1600; and that of "angry state of mind" (for bad temper) in 1828. Meaning "degree of hardness and resiliency in steel" is from late 15c.

verb calm, moderate
verb harden

Example sentences :

It came from the furnace of the Revolution, tempered to the necessities of the times.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

They are not necessary; they might be avoided; at their worst they could be tempered.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

His dismissal from the staff was a wise move, tempered by unexpected clemency.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

"I don't care who hears me," Adams said, harshly, though he tempered his loudness.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

It was a hot morning in June, tempered by a wind from the north-west.
Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald

These odours were as yet vague, tempered by the moisture which clung to the ground.
Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola

Judson's joy at her acceptance was tempered, it seemed to me.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The two looked at one another in surprise, tempered with anger in the one and dismay in the other.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

For a moment, therefore, in his bearing bravado was tempered with hesitancy.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Their discipline was tempered by kindness and an earnest Christian faith.
Extract from : « Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark » by Jens Christian Aaberg

Synonyms for tempered

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