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Synonyms of temperance

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for temperance is calmness. Other synonyms of temperance are patience and sedateness. The opposite of temperance is intemperance.

Synonyms and similar words for temperance

nounModeration of passion; calmness.

  • patience
  • calmnessThe state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.
  • sedatenessThe state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance.

Opposite of temperance

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Meaning of temperance

  1. noun Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
  2. noun Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
  3. noun Moderation of passion; calmness.

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Questions about synonyms of temperance

What is another word for temperance?
Temperance has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as calmness, patience and sedateness.
What is the opposite of temperance?
The opposite of temperance is intemperance. Other antonyms of temperance are gluttony.
What does temperance mean?
Temperance means habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: temperance (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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