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temperate
mild in climate or behavior, avoiding extremes
Synonyms
- mild
- moderate
- balmy
Antonyms
- extreme
- harsh
temperate in a sentence
The region's temperate climate makes it ideal for growing grapes.
Compared to the harsh winters up north, the coastal town enjoyed a remarkably temperate winter season.
Where it comes from
From Latin temperatus 'mixed in proper proportion, moderate'
Memory hook
TEMPERATE sounds like a temperature that's just right, not too hot, not too cold.
Read it in context
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