temperate (Adjective) — (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate. ex. "a temperate region" ex. "the temperate zones" ex. "temperate plants"
temperate (Adjective) — Not extreme in behaviour. ex. "temperate in his habits" ex. "a temperate response to an insult" ex. "temperate in his eating and drinking"
temperate (Adjective) — Showing self-restraint; showing moderation in response. ex. "temperate in his response to criticism"