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TEMPERED

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb

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Definition of TEMPERED

adjective

(in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.

adjective

Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.

adjective

Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.

verb

To moderate or control.

"Temper your language around children."

verb

To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.

"Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature."

verb

To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.

Antonyms of TEMPERED

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of TEMPERED in a Sentence

  • "Temper your language around children."
  • "Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is TEMPERED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TEMPERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: TEMPERED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TEMPERED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter tempered Total
Scrabble 11331112 13
WWF 11441112 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEMPERED

93 words from the letters in TEMPERED

How to Use TEMPERED in Word Games

TEMPERED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEMPERED to find 93 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TEMPERED

What does TEMPERED mean?
TEMPERED is a adjective. (in combination) Having a specified disposition or temper.
Is TEMPERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEMPERED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TEMPERED worth in Scrabble?
TEMPERED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TEMPERED?
You can make 93 words from the letters in TEMPERED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.