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/ˈtɛmpər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person's state of mind or emotions; disposition.
She smiled, trying to keep her temper in check despite the frustrating situation.
The condition of a material, especially the degree of hardness or toughness.
The blacksmith took great care in adjusting the temper of the steel to ensure its durability.
A characteristic mood or disposition; often refers to anger.
His quick temper often got him into trouble with his colleagues.
verb
To soften or strengthen a material by heating and cooling it.
The artisan will temper the glass to make it more resistant to breaking.
To moderate or mitigate something, especially to bring something into balance.
She tried to temper her enthusiasm with a dose of realism.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'tempre', from Latin 'temperare', meaning 'to moderate, mix, or blend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep your temper:
To remain calm and not get angry.
losing your temper:
To become unexpectedly angry.
a bad temper:
A tendency to become angry easily.
temper with something:
To alter or modify something.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Hot temper
He's got a hot temper; it doesn't take much to set him off.
Short fuse
Watch out for her; she has a short fuse and can blow up at any moment.