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