tempered
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It was a meeting typical of what everyone had come to expect from Mullineaux—warnings of danger cushioned in a peaceful voice, wild fears and rumors tempered by the limits of past eruptions.
From Literature
The structure of the deal might have something to do with the tempered, albeit enthusiastic, reception.
From Barron's
In a country known for its tempered approach to homegrown entertainment, TV studios are typically careful about which shows they invest in and how.
However, “gains were tempered by forecasts of stronger supply.”
Mining activity tempered the weakness for the month, helped by a recovery in potash mining following a planned shutdown of a mine in September.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
