temperately

Thân thiện

He ate temperately at the family dinner.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a moderate or restrained manner; with self-control: Refers to doing something without excess, avoiding extremes, and exercising restraint. 2. In a sparing manner; without overindulgence: Specifically relates to consuming food or drink in a limited, controlled way.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "temperately" describes how an action is performed—with moderation and restraint.

• General Moderation:
  • She argued her point temperately, using facts rather than emotion.
  • The critic temperately praised the film, noting both its strengths and its flaws.
• Regarding Consumption:
  • He lived temperately, avoiding rich foods and excessive drink.
  • "One should dine temperately and sup generously," the old saying goes.

Advanced Usage

• "to indulge temperately": To allow oneself to enjoy something, but only in a limited, controlled amount.
  • On special occasions, she would indulge temperately in a glass of fine wine.

Variants and Related Words

• Temperate (adjective): Characterized by moderation or restraint, especially in climate or behavior.
  • The region enjoys a temperate climate.
  • He is a man of temperate habits.
• Temperance (noun): Moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking; often refers specifically to abstinence from alcohol.
  • The virtue of temperance is about balance.

Synonyms

• Moderately
• Restrainedly
• Sparingly
• Abstemiously (specifically regarding food/drink)
• Soberly

Antonyms

• Immoderately
• Excessively
• Intemperately
• Indulgently
• Extravagantly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
   • he ate and drank abstemiously
   • indulged temperately in cocktails
2. without extravagance
   • these preferences are temperately stated
3. with restraint
   • he used the privileges of his office temperately

Từ đồng nghĩa

• abstemiously