temperance

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for temperance

temperance 🔊 /tɛˈmpɚʌns or tɛˈmpɹʌns/

temperance : අමද්‍යපානය

temperance : මත්පැනින් වෙන් වීම

temperance : මිත්‍යාචාරය

temperance definition

Transitive verb.

  1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
  2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.
  3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.