What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrained method of painting walls of temple (9)" mean?

The definition is "Restrained". The wordplay uses charade, parts. TEMPERA (synonym of "method of painting") + TE (middle of "temple") [outer letters: "walls"]; definition: "Restrained" The answer is TEMPERATE.

Restrained method of painting walls of temple (9)

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