87+ Words that rhyme with temperate

Temperate is a 3-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are intemperate, at, carat. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of temperate

adjective
  1. (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "temperate plants"
  2. not extreme in behavior; "temperate in his habits"; "a temperate response to an insult"; "temperate in his eating and drinking"
  3. not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"

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Examples of "temperate" in lyrics

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  • "Thou art more lovely and more temperate:"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XVIII

What do these rhymes mean?

accurate
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
at
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
carat
a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy
carrot
deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties
intemperate
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes; "an intemperate climate

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "temperate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like intemperate, at, carat create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "temperate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with temperate?
Words that rhyme with temperate include: intemperate, at, carat, carrot, accurate, corporate, desperate, disparate, doctorate, degenerate, and 77 more.
How many syllables does temperate have?
Temperate has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with temperate?
There are 87 words that rhyme with temperate: 87 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for temperate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for temperate in songwriting are intemperate, at, carat. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with temperate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with temperate include intemperate, at, carat, carrot, accurate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: at; 1-syllable: carat, carrot; 2-syllable: accurate, corporate. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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