adj
tempered
adj
1
Having a particular kind of temper or disposition, especially in combinations like "good-tempered" or "hot-tempered."
"She's a mild-tempered person who rarely raises her voice."
2
Made stronger through a heat-treatment process, as with metal or glass.
"The car's windows are made of tempered glass that shatters into small, safe pieces."
3
Balanced or moderated by other factors.
"His confidence was tempered by a healthy respect for the risks."
How to Use Tempered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToughened by heat treatment (metal/glass), or balanced/moderated, or having a certain kind of mood (as in "good-tempered").
Common pairings
tempered glass
tempered steel
good-tempered
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Etymology
The past participle of temper.