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noun
- 1. a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm: "he rushed out in a very bad temper" Similar
- 2. the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal: "the blade rapidly heats up and the metal loses its temper"
verb
- 1. improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it: "the way a smith would temper a sword"
- 2. act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something): "their idealism is tempered with realism" Similar
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TEMPER definition: 1. the tendency to become angry very quickly: 2. to suddenly become angry: 3. to succeed in…. Learn more.
a. : heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion. she has a real temper. b. : calmness of mind : composure. c. : state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion. d. : a characteristic cast of mind or state of feeling : disposition.
TEMPER meaning: 1. the tendency to become angry very quickly: 2. to suddenly become angry: 3. to succeed in…. Learn more.
Temper can refer to a tendency to become unreasonably angry. If you’re not sure whether you have a temper, ask your friends — but don’t get mad if you dislike what they have to say. Temper has a number of related yet distinct meanings.
noun. a particular state of mind or feelings. Synonyms: point of view, perspective, outlook, inclination, attitude, humor, frame of mind, cheer. habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper.
Your temper is the way you are feeling at a particular time. If you are in a good temper, you feel cheerful. If you are in a bad temper, you feel angry and impatient.
Definition of temper noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.