Dictionary Check: temperate

"temperate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

adjective

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

Example: "a temperate region"
Antonyms:
adjective

not extreme in behavior

Example: "temperate in his habits"
Antonyms:
adjective

not extreme

Example: "a moderate penalty"
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