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- DictionaryTem·per/ˈtempər/
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"
- 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"
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.
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.
TEMPER definition: 1. the tendency to become angry very quickly: 2. to suddenly become angry: 3. to succeed in…. Learn more.
noun. the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking. synonyms: toughness.
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.
TEMPER definition: 1. If someone has a temper, they become angry very easily: 2. to be feeling angry: 3. to suddenly…. Learn more.
Definition of temper noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A state of mind or emotion; disposition: an even temper. 2. Calmness of mind or emotions; composure: lose one's temper. 3. a. A tendency to become easily angry or irritable: a quick temper. b. Anger; rage: a fit of temper. 4. A characteristic general quality; tone: heroes who exemplified the medieval temper; the politicized temper of the 1930s.
habit of mind, especially with respect to irritability or patience, outbursts of anger, or the like; disposition: an even temper. heat of mind or passion, shown in outbursts of anger, resentment, etc.
To bring to the proper texture, consistency, hardness, etc. by mixing with something or treating in some way. To temper paints with oil, to temper steel by heating and sudden cooling, to temper clay by moistening and kneading.
