TEMPERATENESS

temperateness, self-restraint

(noun) exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; “an effective temperateness in debate”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

temperateness (uncountable)

The characteristic of being temperate.

Source: Wiktionary


Tem"per*ate*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being temperate; moderateness; temperance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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