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Antonyms for temper

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : tem-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pər

Definition of temper

Origin :
  • late Old English temprian "to bring to a proper or suitable state, to modify some excessive quality, to restrain within due limits," from Latin temperare "to mix correctly, moderate, regulate, blend," usually described as from tempus "time, season" (see temporal), with a sense of "proper time or season," but the sense history is obscure. Meaning "to make (steel) hard and elastic" is from late 14c. Sense of "to tune the pitch of a musical instrument" is recorded from c.1300. Related: Tempered; tempering.
  • noun state of mind
  • noun angriness; bad mood
  • noun calmness
  • verb calm, moderate
  • verb harden
Example sentences :
  • We all, indeed, once thought your temper soft and amiable: but why was it?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She is to be pitied—she cannot either like or dislike with temper!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • If she was in a good temper, she was in a good temper; if she was in a bad temper, why there she was, she and her temper!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • "Never mind, brother," replied the good Deacon, recovering his temper.
  • Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • It was no wonder, especially when he saw who the singer was, that he should lose his temper.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • In fact, Claudio's temper here is as detached and impartial as Benedick's.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • He appeals to the temper of wonder, and creates that mood in which alone he can be understood.
  • Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
  • The advice was good, but in the present temper of the army it was felt to be impracticable.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • Allis was as familiar with his moods as she was with the phases of Lauzanne's temper.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Sometimes he is sure she is deficient in understanding, and at others that her temper only is in fault.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Synonyms for temper

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