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Moderate or restrained in conduct, expression, or climate.

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temperate

Her temperate reply prevented the debate from becoming personal.
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The designer offered a temperate reply when another volunteer criticized the new arrangement, acknowledging the concern without personal attack.
From Choosing a Measure of Restraint.
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