intemperate
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adjective \-p(ə-)rət\Definition of INTEMPERATE
: not temperate <intemperate criticism>; especially : given to excessive use of intoxicating liquors
— in·tem·per·ate·ly adverb
— in·tem·per·ate·ness noun
See Examples of INTEMPERATE
- <intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy>
- <a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals>
Origin of INTEMPERATE
Middle English intemperat, from Latin intemperatus, from in- + temperatus, past participle of temperare to temper
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to INTEMPERATE
- Synonyms
- abandoned, rampant, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained
- Antonyms
- bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate
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