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TEMPERATELY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Example:
indulged temperately in cocktails
Synonyms:
abstemiously; temperately
Classified under:
Pertainym:
temperate (not extreme in behavior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without extravagance
Example:
these preferences are temperately stated
Classified under:
Pertainym:
temperate (not extreme in behavior)
Sense 3
Meaning:
With restraint
Example:
he used the privileges of his office temperately
Classified under:
Adverbs
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