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temperate, restrained, moderate

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Example:Drinking water is a much more temperate choice for a snack than sugary drinks.

Definition:Moderate in behavior, habits, or indulgement; marked by moderation, especially in personal appetites and passions.

From temperate

Example:The speaker was quite restrained and unemotional in delivery, which was admirable.

Definition:Held in control, or brought to a regulated state; checked by or acting against activity, feeling, and the like.

From restrained

Example:Taking a moderate approach in politics often leads to beneficial outcomes.

Definition:Marked by or showing the capacity for measured self-control; relating to or being an intermediate state or degree.

From moderate