Tempered

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərd/

Tempered (adjective)

  1. having a calm and controlled personality.
  2. made stronger or more durable through a special process.
  3. having a balanced or moderated effect.

Examples

  • She remained tempered during the heated debate.
  • He is known for his tempered approach to conflict.

Common collocations: tempered response, well-tempered, tempered glass, tempered steel, tempered effect

Synonyms of Tempered

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tempered

  • when describing something not moderated or adjusted