Tempered

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərd/

Definitions of tempered

verb to moderate or control, typically by adding a counterbalancing influence

Example Sentences

A1 She tempered her excitement when she received the news.

A2 He tempered his anger before responding to the criticism.

B1 The chef tempered the chocolate before using it in the dessert.

B2 The blacksmith tempered the metal to make it stronger and more durable.

C1 The diplomat tempered her words carefully during the tense negotiation.

C2 The artist tempered the colors in the painting to create a harmonious composition.

Examples of tempered in a Sentence

formal The metal was carefully tempered to achieve the desired strength and flexibility.

informal I always make sure to temper my expectations before going into a new situation.

slang She really tempered her response to avoid causing any drama.

figurative His emotions were like a tightly tempered steel blade, ready to cut through any obstacle in his way.

Grammatical Forms of tempered

• past tense: tempered
• plural: tempers
• comparative: more tempered
• superlative: most tempered
• present tense: temper
• future tense: will temper
• perfect tense: have tempered
• continuous tense: is tempering
• singular: tempered
• positive degree: tempered
• infinitive: to temper
• gerund: tempering
• participle: tempered

Origin and Evolution of tempered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempered' originated from the Latin word 'temperare', meaning to mix or combine properly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tempered' has evolved to also mean to moderate or adjust, especially in terms of emotions or behavior.