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tempera Synonyms

Another word for tempera

Choosing another word for tempera depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A method of painting in which dry pigments are mixed with a water-soluble glutinous binder, typically egg yolk, to produce a fast-drying, durable matte finish.

Usage Example

"Before the widespread adoption of oil paint in the late Renaissance, artists primarily worked in distemper on wooden panels."

Strong
distemper

• noun (Context 2)

The paint or pigment mixture used in this painting method, or an opaque water-based poster paint commonly used in schools.

Usage Example

"The elementary school students used bright poster paint to paint murals on large sheets of butcher paper."

Strong
poster paint

• Nearby Words

temp
tempe
temper
tempera
temperament
temperamental
temperamentally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tempera. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tempera
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