adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.

   "My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, / And makes as healthful music: it is not madness"

Adverb

1. 1
   in a sparing manner; without overindulgence wordnet
2. 2
   without extravagance wordnet
3. 3
   with restraint wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abstemiouslyabstemiouslycontinentlydispassionatelyeasyevenly

Example

More examples

"My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, / And makes as healthful music: it is not madness"

Etymology

From temperate + -ly.

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