Tuesday word: Temperance
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Temperance (noun)
tem·per·ance [tem-per-uhns, tem-pruhns]
noun
1. moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
2. habitual moderation in the indulgence of a natural appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors.
3. total abstinence from alcoholic liquors.
OTHER WORDS FROM TEMPERANCE
an·ti·tem·per·ance, adjective
WORDS RELATED TO TEMPERANCE
control, stoicism, self-denial, measure, mortification, teetotalism, abstemiousness, continence, soberness, discretion, self-control, frugality, sobriety, restraint, sacrifice, prudence, prohibition, moderation, austerity, moderateness
See synonyms for temperance on Thesaurus.com
Origin: 1200–50; Middle English temperaunce < Anglo-French < Latin temperantia self-control. See temper, -ance
HOW TO USE TEMPERANCE IN A SENTENCE
More importantly, Longworth viewed wine as a critical piece of the temperance movement.
AMERICA’S FIRST GREAT WINE…MADE IN 1842|JORDAN SALCITO|NOVEMBER 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Such temperance may disappoint Catholics anxious for more sweeping changes in Rome.
HE’S THEIR POPE: FRANCIS RETURNS TO LATIN AMERICA|MAC MARGOLIS|JULY 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Resistance to “The Star-Spangled Banner” also flared among blacks, pacifists, and advocates of temperance.
STAR-SPANGLED CONFEDERATES: HOW SOUTHERN SYMPATHIZERS DECIDED OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM|JEFFERSON MORLEY|JULY 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Employ temperance in all things, avoiding overindulgence in celebration or self-deprivation.
THE STARS PREDICT YOUR WEEK|STARSKY + COX|AUGUST 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Temperance (noun)
tem·per·ance [tem-per-uhns, tem-pruhns]
noun
1. moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control.
2. habitual moderation in the indulgence of a natural appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors.
3. total abstinence from alcoholic liquors.
OTHER WORDS FROM TEMPERANCE
an·ti·tem·per·ance, adjective
WORDS RELATED TO TEMPERANCE
control, stoicism, self-denial, measure, mortification, teetotalism, abstemiousness, continence, soberness, discretion, self-control, frugality, sobriety, restraint, sacrifice, prudence, prohibition, moderation, austerity, moderateness
See synonyms for temperance on Thesaurus.com
Origin: 1200–50; Middle English temperaunce < Anglo-French < Latin temperantia self-control. See temper, -ance
HOW TO USE TEMPERANCE IN A SENTENCE
More importantly, Longworth viewed wine as a critical piece of the temperance movement.
AMERICA’S FIRST GREAT WINE…MADE IN 1842|JORDAN SALCITO|NOVEMBER 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Such temperance may disappoint Catholics anxious for more sweeping changes in Rome.
HE’S THEIR POPE: FRANCIS RETURNS TO LATIN AMERICA|MAC MARGOLIS|JULY 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Resistance to “The Star-Spangled Banner” also flared among blacks, pacifists, and advocates of temperance.
STAR-SPANGLED CONFEDERATES: HOW SOUTHERN SYMPATHIZERS DECIDED OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM|JEFFERSON MORLEY|JULY 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Employ temperance in all things, avoiding overindulgence in celebration or self-deprivation.
THE STARS PREDICT YOUR WEEK|STARSKY + COX|AUGUST 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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