Definitions

1. noun

self-control and moderation in one’s feelings, especially in relation to one’s desires, especially excessive drinking or indulgence in pleasures

“The virtues of temperance and self-control were key to her success.”

2. noun

a state or period of moderation or calmness, especially after a period of excess

“The economy entered a period of temperance after the financial crisis.”

3. noun

one of the seven virtues in Christian ethics, characterized by moderation and self-control

“Temperance is considered one of the essential virtues in Christian teachings.”

4. noun

a person or thing that promotes or embodies temperance

“The temperance movement in the 19th century aimed to reduce excessive drinking.”

5. noun

a symbol or emblem of temperance, especially in heraldry or iconography

“The temperance emblem, an image of a woman with a cup and a serpent, is a common symbol of moderation.”

6. verb

to regulate or moderate one’s feelings or behavior, especially in relation to desires or excesses

“She tried to temperance her spending habits by cutting back on unnecessary expenses.”

7. verb

to make something milder or more moderate

“The new policy was intended to temperance the harsh effects of the economic downturn.”