temper | Definition of temper

Synonyms and Antonyms of temper

1 a special quality or impression associated with something

there's a temper of tranquillity about the retreat that visitors find very inviting

Synonyms of temper

air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, flavor, halo, karma, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, vibration(s)

Words Related to temper

aureole (or aureola), mystique, romance

feel, feeling, sensation, sense, spirit

attribute, character, characteristic, image, mark, notion, peculiarity, picture, property, trait

color, illusion, overtone, semblance, suggestion, tone

2 a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

was in quite a bad temper after spilling his juice all over his new shirt

Synonyms of temper

cheer, feather, humor, mode, mood, spirit

Words Related to temper

angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint

emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment

belief, conviction, judgment (or judgement), mind, opinion

expression, tone, vein

character, disposition, identity, individuality, makeup, mettle, personality, selfhood, self-identity, temper, temperament

responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity

Phrases Synonymous with temper

3 one's characteristic attitude or mood

she has an even temper and a calm manner that sets everyone all at ease

Synonyms of temper

disposition, grain, nature, temperament

Words Related to temper

cheer, frame, habit, humor, inclination, mode, spirit

angle, attitude, mind-set, outlook, perspective, slant, standpoint, viewpoint

emotion, feeling, heart, passion, sentiment, spirit

belief, conviction, judgment (or judgement), mind, notion, opinion, persuasion, view

expression, tone, vein

character, identity, individuality, makeup, mettle, personality, selfhood, self-identity, setup

responsiveness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity