уме́ренный — meaning in English

English meaning

• abstemious adj Eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.
• conservative noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
• moderate adj Neither too much nor too little; reasonable in amount or degree.
• sober adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
• spare adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
• temperate adj Mild, not extreme in temperature or climate.

Senses

уме́ренный is used for these senses in English:

• abstemious Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]
• conservative Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.
• moderate Not excessive; acting in moderation
• moderate (US, politics) Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.
• sober (figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
• spare Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
• temperate Proceeding from temperance.

abstemious — full definition

1. adj Eating and drinking only small amounts, especially of alcohol, in a careful, controlled way.
2. adj Careful not to give in too freely to one's desires or urges.
3. adj Used only in small, careful amounts.
4. adj Involving, or spent in, deliberately going without pleasures such as food or drink.

conservative — full definition

1. noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
2. noun A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
3. adjective Cautious and moderate, especially in estimates or predictions.
4. adjective Resistant to change; favouring traditional values, styles, or methods.

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