Adverb
In a thoughtfully measured or regulated manner, eschewing extremes.
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My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, / And makes as healthful music: it is not madness
Adverb
with restraint
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he used the privileges of his office temperately
without extravagance
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these preferences are temperately stated
in a sparing manner; without overindulgence
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he ate and drank abstemiously
indulged temperately in cocktails