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temperateness vs stiff upper lip

stiff upper lip vs temperateness

temperateness and stiff upper lip both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temperateness Yes No No No
stiff upper lip Yes No No No
As nouns, stiff upper lip is a hyponym of temperateness; that is, stiff upper lip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than temperateness:
  • temperateness: exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
  • stiff upper lip: self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief)
temperateness (noun) stiff upper lip (noun)
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief)
moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
Difference between temperateness and stiff upper lip

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