tempered

adjective

Having a specified temper or disposition. Often used in combination.

adjective

Adjusted or attuned by the addition of a counterbalancing element; moderated or measured.

adjective

Made appropriately hard or flexible by tempering.

adjective

Having the requisite degree of hardness or elasticity. Used of glass or a metal.

adjective

Tuned to temperament. Used of a scale, an interval, a semitone, or intonation.

Having a certain temper or disposition; disposed: often used in composition: as, a good-tempered man.

In music, noting an instrument, scale, or interval that is tuned in accordance with some other temperament than just or pure temperament, specifically one tuned in equal temperament. See temperament, 5.

adjective

Brought to a proper temper; ; having (such) a temper; — chiefly used in composition

adjective

Of one’s disposition.

adjective

Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.