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adv
In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: abstemiously
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
without extravagance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adverb
with restraint
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology tree English temperate Middle English -ly English -ly English temperately From temperate + -ly.
Across languages
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