Synonyms for temperately
adv fairly- accurately
- correctly
- decently
- duly
- equally
- equitably
- honestly
- honorably
- impartially
- lawfully
- legally
- legitimately
- properly
- reasonably
- rightfully
- rightly
- befittingly
- beneficently
- benevolently
- benignly
- candidly
- charitably
- decorously
- duteously
- dutifully
- evenhandedly
- fitly
- fittingly
- frankly
- helpfully
- moderately
- nicely
- piously
- respectably
- righteously
- straightforwardly
- tolerantly
- unreservedly
- uprightly
- virtuously
- well
Antonyms for temperately
mildly
reasonably
Word Origin & History
late 14c., of persons, "modest, forbearing, self-restrained," from Latin temperatus "restrained, regulated," from past participle of temperare "to moderate, regulate" (see temper (v.)). Applied to climates mid-15c.; temperate zone is attested from 1550s. Related: Temperately; temperateness.
Example Sentences fortemperately
"I am no seeking to excuse the man," said Sir Archy, temperately.
And he bade her feel his pulse, how temperately it beat, not like a madman's.
"Well, they are of all kinds, of course," said Powell temperately.
"Now look here, Beth; don't be rabid," said Dan temperately.
They cared not for luxury; but they lived naturally and temperately.
But Cranmer, to whom they were chiefly entrusted, advanced them steadily and temperately.
I do not object to this destination, if temperately pursued.
"At least, as a fair-minded man, you will look into the matter," said McNish temperately.
Francis Galton has been temperately persistent in a marked degree.
As temperately as possible Andrews had passed these tidings on to Mrs. Darling.