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temperedhaving a particular mood or disposition; moderated or made less extreme

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a particular mood or disposition; moderated or made less extreme

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempərd/

Korean meaning: 특정한 기질을 가진; 완화된, 절제된

Korean pronunciation: **템**퍼드

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother was always sweet-tempered, even when my cousins broke her favorite vase for the third time.
  • The chef's bad-tempered outbursts in the kitchen were legendary among the waitstaff.
  • The tempered chocolate had the perfect snap when you bit into it, unlike my cooking which usually has the snap of a wet noodle.

tempered

ADJECTIVE

//ˈtempərd//

having a particular mood or disposition; moderated or made less extreme

tempered concept
💡 Concept

a head chef calmly directs the kitchen staff while multiple orders come in at once. Despite the chaos around him, he speaks in measured tones and moves with deliberate control. A younger cook nearby starts to panic about a burnt dish, but the chef places a steady hand on his shoulder. The chef's calm demeanor immediately helps the younger cook regain composure and focus. Other kitchen staff notice the chef's balanced approach and begin working more efficiently. The busy kitchen transforms from frantic energy into organized productivity under his guidance. having a calm and moderated disposition that influences the entire environment

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtempərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtempəd/

🌳Etymology

Roottemper
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'temperare' meaning 'to mix in due proportion' or 'to regulate.' The word originally referred to blending materials in the right balance, later extending to describe controlled behavior or the strengthening process of metals.

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🎵Rhyme

pamperedhamperedtampered
pampered
hampered
tampered

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother was always sweet-tempered, even when my cousins broke her favorite vase for the third time.

The chef's bad-tempered outbursts in the kitchen were legendary among the waitstaff.

😄 Fun example

The tempered chocolate had the perfect snap when you bit into it, unlike my cooking which usually has the snap of a wet noodle.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

moderatedbalancedcontrolledrestrainedhardened

Antonyms

uncontrolledextremevolatile

Related

temperamenttemperaturemoderatediscipline