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TEMPERATELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a sparing manner; without overindulgence

Example:

indulged temperately in cocktails

Synonyms:

abstemiously; temperately

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

temperate (not extreme in behavior)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without extravagance

Example:

these preferences are temperately stated

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

temperate (not extreme in behavior)

Sense 3

Meaning:

With restraint

Example:

he used the privileges of his office temperately

Classified under:

Adverbs

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