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Princeton's WordNet

  1. temperatelyadverb

    with restraint

    "he used the privileges of his office temperately"

  2. temperatelyadverb

    without extravagance

    "these preferences are temperately stated"

  3. abstemiously, temperatelyadverb

    in a sparing manner; without overindulgence

    "he ate and drank abstemiously"; "indulged temperately in cocktails"

Wiktionary

  1. temperatelyadverb

    In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Temperatelyadverb

    Etymology: from temperate.

    By winds that temperately blow,
    The bark should pass secure and slow. Addison.

    Temp’rately proceed to what you would
    Thus violently redress. William Shakespeare.

    God esteems it a part of his service if we eat or drink; so it be temperately, and as may best preserve health. Taylor.

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  1. temperately

    Temperately is an adverb that refers to doing something in a moderate or restrained manner, avoiding extremes or excesses. It often refers to behavior that exhibits self-control or is marked by moderation, especially in relation to indulgence in things such as food, drink, or other forms of pleasure. It can also pertain to a mild, reasonable, or balanced manner of expression or argument.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Temperatelyadverb

    in a temperate manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of temperately in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of temperately in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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