- temper⇄adj. temperable.
- temper⇄noun temperer.
- temper⇄noun 1. state of mind; disposition; mood.
Ex. She has a sweet temper. She was in no temper to be kept waiting.
(SYN) humor.
2. an angry state of mind.
Ex. He flies into a temper at trifles. In her temper she broke a vase. - temper⇄temper, noun, verb.
- temper⇄v.i. to be or become tempered; be brought to a proper or desired condition by mixing or preparing.
- temper⇄v.t. 1. to moderate; soften.
Ex. Temper justice with mercy.
2. to check; restrain; curb.
3. to bring to a proper or desired condition by mixing or preparing. A painter tempers his colors by mixing them with oil.
Ex. Clay is temp