Temper

Word TEMPER
Character 6
Hyphenation tem per
Pronunciations /ˈtɛmpə/

Definitions and meanings of "Temper"

What do we mean by temper?

To modify by the addition of a moderating element; moderate: synonym: moderate. intransitive verb

To bring to a desired consistency, texture, hardness, or other physical condition by blending, admixing, or kneading. intransitive verb

To harden or strengthen (metal or glass) by application of heat or by heating and cooling. intransitive verb

To strengthen through experience or hardship; toughen. intransitive verb

To adjust (the pitch of an instrument) to a temperament. intransitive verb

To be or become tempered. intransitive verb

A state of mind or emotion; disposition. noun

Calmness of mind or emotions; composure. noun

A tendency to become easily angry or irritable. noun

Anger; rage. noun

A characteristic general quality; tone. noun

The condition of being tempered. noun

The degree of hardness and elasticity of a metal, chiefly steel, achieved by tempering. noun

A modifying substance or agent added to something else. noun

A middle course between extremes; a mean. noun

A metal or alloy added to another to produce certain physical properties; specifically, an alloy of one part of copper and two of tin to be added to pure tin to produce a fine grade of pewter; an alloy containing arsenic with lead sometimes added to the molten metal to give hardness to shot. noun

In leather-manufacturing, to apply to (hides) a process in which the hides, after they are practically finished, are dampened, covered in piles, and allowed to stand and season, the drier hides absorbing moisture from the damper ones, and vice versa.

Mixture or combination of different ingredients or qualities, especially in the way and the proportions best suited for some specific purpose: as, the temper of mortar. noun

A tendency to be in a certain type of mood; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.

State of mind; mood.

A tendency to become angry.

Anger; a fit of anger.

Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure.

Constitution of body; the mixture or relative proportion of the four humours: blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.

Middle state or course; mean; medium.

The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities.

The heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment.

The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling.

(sugar manufacture) Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar.

An expression to use when someone is very upset, angry etc. "Temper temper!" could be something like: "Easy now, get a grip!" Urban Dictionary

Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue. Urban Dictionary

To be extra sensitive to temperature changes; a combination of the words temperature and sensitive Urban Dictionary

A girl who is indifferent, sarcastic, and bipolar. The complete opposite of what her name means- 'moderation and self control'. She cares a lot about friends and is very loyal, but doesn't like to show it. She can be very proud, too, and doesn't like to accept help from others. Generally doesn't trust either. Might curse a lot. Urban Dictionary

Rate of a temperature increase. The first derivative of a temperature over time function. Urban Dictionary

1) to feel "in the middle. You're not extremely happy or sad, in the middle. 2) Moderate, not Urban Dictionary

Having a specified temper or disposition Urban Dictionary

Person with an extremely controlling personality, loves animals, typically blonde, and likes to roll their eyes and glare at people. Urban Dictionary

The measure of temperature Urban Dictionary

A fantabulous girl who is never ever jealous of Nisa. NEVER. Nisa will never be as good as Temperance. Temperance likes throwing Nisa in the trash. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Temper

  • Antonyms for temper
  • Temper antonyms not found!

The word "temper" in example sentences

They would make the expression = _This temper, your temper_. ❋ Brainerd Kellogg (N/A)

V. ii.253 (512,2) It was a sword of Spain, the ice-brook's temper] [In the first edition it is, _Isebroke's temper_. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

The man who works upon brass and iron, works with instruments and upon materials of which the temper is always the same, or very nearly the same. ❋ Skzbrust (2009)

He's always been a partisan, low-blow hatchet-man and his temper is almost as scary as McCain's! ❋ Unknown (2008)

She knows it too, but success don't go to her head, and she don't never get no attacks of this here complaint which they calls temper'ment. ❋ Unknown (1910)

Using the code word "temper," a group of Senate Republicans, and at least some outriders of the George W. Bush campaign, are spreading the word that John McCain is unstable. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So the Wazir repaired to the door of the kitchen and sat there a little while, till up came the black and would have entered the kitchen; but Shimas caught hold of him and said to him, “Dear my son, I would fain stand in presence of the King and speak with him of somewhat especially concerneth him; so prithee, of thy kindness, when he hath ended his undurn-meal and his temper is at its best, speak for me and get me leave to approach him, so I may bespeak him of that which shall suit him.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

"Well, we know where I got my Latin temper now," said Eva, laughing. ❋ Jr. Henry Louis Gates (2010)

A child who has a cross look and a complaining temper is disliked and avoided. ❋ Unknown (2009)

My father had a gosh-wollickin 'temper and never drew the line at heads when he went after tar. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Voter tells McCain his temper is 'something of concern' ❋ Unknown (2008)

Scrubbed up one morning and doing the slapping of forceps into the hands routine I was a fraction off the pace with an instrument, only the merest milli-second I'm sure, and the surgeon threw the tonsil he had just extracted at me in temper and with instrument attached. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Hisbad temper is probably more stemming from the fact that he is constantly in pain. ❋ Unknown (2008)

His tough talk and short temper is something America does not need. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Wow, I guess that is a bit of the McCain temper showing, huh? ❋ Unknown (2008)

"[Temper temper], my [dear]! No [harm] done..." ❋ MichelP (2008)

To consciously [limit] oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the [individual] "[feel]" better ❋ Chris Johnston (2003)

someone is [temperative] if they are [too cold] or [too hot] when everyone around them is comfortable ❋ Andyrandles (2008)

You: You're [bipolar]. Temperance: [No shit sherlock], what gave you the first [clue]? ❋ Leslie Z. (2010)

The temperate of [the sun] is rather constant while the temperate of an [explosion] is [parabolic]. ❋ Fastmonkeywheels (2009)

1) "What's up?" Nm just [boolin], [highkey] [temperate] 2) That test was hella hard. I think I failed." "Nah, to me it was kinda temperate" ❋ Klapping With Kermit (2016)

[The boy] was very [short] [Tempered] ❋ HeyPersonReadingThis (2017)

Were [you late] to [class]? Temperance is going to be so [mad] at you. ❋ LadyGaga (2015)

the temperation of this [room] is [astonishing] ❋ Ijustinventedaword (2020)

oh look [Nisa] is being thrown in [the trash]! "yeah i bet Temperance is the one doing it" "Temperance is a life [saver]!" ❋ Nisaistrash (2017)

Cross Reference for Temper

What does temper mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews