Definition of Tempered
Tempered
tem·pered
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having a particular nature, quality (temper), or state of mind (often used in combination as "-tempered");
e.g. The puppy was quite sweet-tempered and tried to befriend everyone.
(adjective)
having been treated by a particular process (tempering) in order to make it stronger and cause it to be less dangerous if it breaks/shatters, describing glass or some other material;
e.g. The windows were made with tempered glass for safety.
(adjective)
diluted or lessened by the influence of an added part or substance, or broadly having all elements present in appropriate proportion or balance;
e.g. He drank tempered lemonade because he didn't like very sour things. She gave a tempered response that wouldn't offend anyone.
(verb)
balanced or neutralized something so as to reduce its effect or influence;
e.g. He tempered the sauce with some yogurt to make it less spicy.
(verb)
broadly, used a particular process of treatment to make some material harder and stronger, typically using heating and cooling and/or chemicals;
e.g. They tempered the metal so that it would be easier to work into shape.
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