WELL-TEMPERED


Meaning of WELL-TEMPERED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: Middle English wel temperit, from wel well + temperit tempered

1.

a. obsolete : properly constituted physically

a strong well-tempered stomach — Algernon Sydney

b. : having a good or equable disposition ; especially : good-natured

a discreet and well-tempered officer — George Grote

2. : treated so as to develop the desired degree of hardness and elasticity

well-tempered steel

a well-tempered sword blade

3. : mixed to the proper consistency — used especially of mortar and clay

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