temper (Meaning)
temper (n)
a sudden outburst of anger
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
temper (v)
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
harden by reheating and cooling in oil
adjust the pitch (of pianos)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
change by restraining or moderating
temper (v. t.)
To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm.
To fit together; to adjust; to accomodate.
To bring to a proper degree of hardness; as, to temper iron or steel.
To govern; to manage.
To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.
To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.
temper (n.)
The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar.
Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.
Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper.
Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper.
Heat of mind or passion; irritation; proneness to anger; -- in a reproachful sense.
The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling; as, the temper of iron or steel.
Middle state or course; mean; medium.
Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar.
temper (v. i.)
To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity.
To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable.
Synonyms & Antonyms of temper
temper Sentence Examples
- The blacksmith's hammer rhythmically tempered the glowing metal into a sharp blade.
- The chef carefully tempered the chocolate, keeping it at the precise temperature for maximum smoothness.
- The steel was tempered to enhance its strength and durability.
- The harsh words tempered his once-warm demeanor, leaving him cold and bitter.
- The piercing cold tempered his resolve, strengthening his determination.
- The pottery was tempered with sand to reduce shrinkage during firing.
- The leatherworker tempered the hide by soaking it in a special solution to make it more supple.
- The newborn baby's temper was tested by her constant crying.
- The politician kept his temper in check during the heated debate.
- The artist's brushstrokes tempered the vivid hues on the canvas, creating a delicate blend of colors.
FAQs About the word temper
a sudden outburst of anger, a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling, a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger, the elasticity an
toughen, tone (up), harden,anneal,strengthen, invigorate, energize, vitalize, beef (up), fortify
injure, damage, cripple, harm,weaken, impair, injure, paralyze, harm, paralyze
The blacksmith's hammer rhythmically tempered the glowing metal into a sharp blade.
The chef carefully tempered the chocolate, keeping it at the precise temperature for maximum smoothness.
The steel was tempered to enhance its strength and durability.
The harsh words tempered his once-warm demeanor, leaving him cold and bitter.
